America 250 & Juneteenth: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
As our nation commemorates America 250 in 2026, Juneteenth invites us to reflect on the ongoing journey toward freedom, justice, and belonging for all. It reminds us that freedom in America has been shaped through resilience, remembrance, and collective action across generations.
Featured Events presented by the African American Foundation
We invite you to take part in these featured events and explore the many additional Juneteenth celebrations happening throughout our community.
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“Standing arm-in-arm with our neighbors to live out what we believe — that Black history is American history, that we are stronger together, and that love is our greatest guiding force — means everything to us. And none of this happens without you. Your support, your presence, and your willingness to cry, laugh, eat, dance, and learn with us is what makes this possible. We celebrate Black History "with" you, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.”
— Whittney Wood-Gaines
Presenting Sponsor
Design & Communications Partner
Community Event Partner Organizations
Columbus Human Rights Commission
Columbus Parks and Recreation
Columbus Young Professionals of Columbus (CYPOC)
Cummins
Empower 365
Good Creatives
Ivy Tech Columbus
African American Pastor’s Alliance (AAPA)
African American Foundation (AAF)
Bartholomew County Historical Society
Bartholomew County Public Library (BCPL)
BCPL Express
Bespoke Events + Experiences
City of Columbus
Columbus Enrichment Program (CEP)
Landmark Columbus
NAACP
Paths to Success
Stunna’s
Toyota Material Handling
TruNorth Podcast
Versiti