Celebration of Freedom continues with the Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (CRIO) & Employee Engagement Departments

2023

 

DETROIT–The City of Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department partnered with the Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance to host the Juneteenth Freedom Fest with extended partnerships with the Detroit Branch NAACP, Juneteenth Jubilee, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Eastern Market Development Corporation on Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, 2022. 

Juneteenth events were also held at the City of Detroit Spirit Plaza for employees in our annual "Celebration of Freedom" commemorating the day of liberation for many African Americans in our country. The event will feature Rhythm & Art Block Party, a variety of food trucks, several musical entertainers and poets; family-friendly activities, and both a Kids Zone and a Grown Zone. This event is free to the public. Register at www.juneteenthdetroit.com.

 

 

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