Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19. Around Asheville, there are plenty of events to engage the community and commemorate the legacy of emancipation.

Film + Discussion: “Life of Julius Rosenwald” | Tuesday, June 17 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Stephens Lee Community Center | Free | Watch the film and hear a discussion on the Rosenwald Schools and remembrance programs for the killings of Civil Rights workers Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner.

Know of any other Juneteenth events in Asheville? Send them our way so we can add them to our events calendar.