WCSU Events

Juneteenth Celebration 2026

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2026: Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were finally free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is the oldest nationally …


Danbury Juneteenth Kickoff 2026

DANBURY JUNETEENTH KICKOFF 2026: We’re kicking off planning for Danbury’s Juneteenth 2026, and YOU are invited! Passionate about community, culture, or creativity? Want to make a real impact? Join our Volunteer Kickoff at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec 13, at …


Commemoration Ceremony: Honoring Medgar Evers (Juneteenth)

COMMEMORATION CEREMONY – HONORING MEDGAR EVERS (JUNETEETH): The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this event sponsored by the Danbury Juneteenth Coalition. The Danbury Juneteenth Coalition is honored to introduce a meaningful new addition to this year’s Juneteenth …


The History of Emancipation and Juneteenth

THE HISTORY OF EMANCIPATION AND JUNETEENTH: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event. Historian Christopher Daley leads a Zoom presentation, “The History of Emancipation & Juneteenth” on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. This program …


“The Origins and Legacy of Juneteenth” with Dr. Terry Anne Scott

THE ORIGINS AND LEGACY OF JUNETEENTH WITH DR. TERRY ANNE SCOTT: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is promoting this virtual event. Join Institute for Common Power Director Dr. Terry Anne Scott as she examines the history of Juneteenth …


2025 Annual Danbury Juneteenth Celebration

2025 ANNUAL DANBURY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: Please join us for the 2025 Annual Danbury Juneteenth Celebration where our theme is “Thriving Together, Empowering Community: Faith. Family. Freedom.” Juneteenth Summer Concert on the Green Danbury CityCenter Green from 6 – 9 p.m. Presented …


“Emancipation Jubilation” – the 3rd Annual Danbury Juneteenth Celebration

“EMANCIPATION JUBILATION” – THE THIRD ANNUAL DANBURY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: The city’s 3rd annual installation of Danbury Juneteenth will be celebrated from noon to 5 p.m. at the Western Connecticut State University Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The Greater …