Sister Cities Project / SCP Newsletter  / SCP Newsletter | June 18, 2025

Juneteenth stands as one of America’s most significant celebrations of freedom and liberation. As part of our commitment to building equity for all, Sister Cities Project believes this historic holiday deserves recognition and understanding from every community member.

Whether you’re already familiar with Juneteenth or learning about it for the first time, we’re here to deepen that knowledge and provide meaningful ways to participate. Below, you’ll find essential background on this pivotal moment in American history, along with three concrete actions allies can take to honor Juneteenth.

Why we celebrate Juneteenth?
Read about Juneteenth from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American HIstory and Culture

 

Here are 3 Ideas to help you support and celebrate.

Be a champion of Economic Equity. Spend money with Black-owned Businesses
Juneteenth Spotlight on The Mental Bar


The Mental Bar on Imperial Avenue. 

Premium Coffees, Teas, wellness products and Cafe
Go for the welcoming community vibe, innovative drinks and delicious food. Stay and hang out  to connect with friends, and explore the constant flow of local art exhibitions on the patio nextdoor. Located in San Diego’s Black Arts and Culture District. Let’s help this community gem grow and thrive.

 

Get INTO the Community. Experience Juneteenth and Contribute.

Join the Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth
Leave your neighborhood and immerse in all things Juneteenth. Bring your wallet and contribute to the Black-Owned Business Market Vendors who depend on this event to gain exposure for their business as well as celebrating the holiday in their Community.

 

Learn Together
An Equitable Future Depends on people who know their history.

Produced by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American HIstory and Culture. The panel of  historians in this video discusses the connection between Juneteenth’s history and now. Juneteenth: Connecting the Historic to Now   Add this to your streaming time on Juneteenth. Include your teens. Invite friends. Talk about how it applies to the here and now in our own community. 
 
 

The work of equity takes many forms. I hope you will join us in doing something meaningful to celebrate this important American holiday. 

Shawn McClondon
Founder
Sister Cities Project

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