In observance of Juneteenth, ClaimLinx will close Thursday, June 19th. We appreciate your understanding of this time for rest for our team.
Our team members will respond to any calls or messages as soon as possible upon our return on Friday, June 20th. We appreciate your patience as we get back to our members and clients.
The holiday is considered the “longest-running African-American holiday”[12] and has been called “America’s second Independence Day”. Juneteenth falls on June 19 and has often been celebrated on the third Saturday in June. Historian Mitch Kachun considers that celebrations of the end of slavery have three goals: “to celebrate, to educate, and to agitate.”
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth”, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War.
Juneteenth celebrations often include lectures and exhibitions on African-American culture. The modern holiday places much emphasis on teaching about African-American heritage. Karen M. Thomas wrote in Emerge that “community leaders have latched on to [Juneteenth] to help instill a sense of heritage and pride in black youth.” Celebrations are commonly accompanied by voter registration efforts, the performing of plays, and retelling stories.The holiday is also a celebration of soul food and other food with African-American influences. Here is a list of events taking place in Cincinnati for Juneteenth 2025:
Thursday June 19th 10AM – 1PM
Where: 3458 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45229
We proudly host our Juneteenth Celebration annually, a vibrant and meaningful event commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Join us for our 4th annual Juneteenth Block Party Celebration! Bring your appetite we have the bites!
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Thursday June 19th 11AM – 1PM
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Join us for Findlay Market’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Group & Panel Discussion in partnership with Black is Excellence. Following this year’s theme, We Rise, Heal and Overcome, panelists will discuss the ongoing work of building community, lifting each other up, and learning to heal in the face of continual adversity.
This panel discussion is entirely free of charge, but seating is limited, so we kindly ask that you reserve your seat ahead of time.
Thursday June 19th 11AM – 1PM
Where: 7200 Nature Park Dr, Florence, KY 41042
There will be Activities for the entire family to enjoy, live DJ, face painting, local agency and vendors, educational, health services, food trucks, arts and more. We will have a Memorial and Educational Ceremony. This is a free event for all.
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Thursday June 19th 1PM – 2:30PM
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Join us in celebrating Findlay Market’s incredible Black-owned businesses at our 5th annual Juneteenth Tasting Tour! You’ll be able to sample special dishes from dozens of different businesses throughout the Market District, and enjoy the diverse array of cuisines that are near and dear to the Black community.
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Saturday June 21st 12PM – 4PM
Where: 1322 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Celebrate Black youth, Black business, and Black brilliance at the Young Black Genius Juneteenth Block Party! This high-energy, family-friendly event blends culture, creativity, and community in a vibrant outdoor celebration like no other.
Let’s dance!
Saturday June 21st 4PM -11PM
Where: The Banks : East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH
The city’s biggest and most anticipated celebration returns for year 6 of the Juneteenth Block Party! The event will once again serve as a vibrant, inclusive tribute to culture, legacy, and community.
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Sunday June 22nd 2PM -8PM
Where: Five Points Alley, Cincinnati, OH
CYBP invites you to our annual Juneteenth Cookout-a celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black Culture.
Come kick it with us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community with good food, music, and even better people.
Tickets here