Juneteenth Celebration 2025
This powerful Juneteenth celebration honors freedom, reflection, and collective healing while exploring the date's significance.
June 19, 2025
8:30—10 A.M.
At the Center
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Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of Kentucky, spoke on the significance of Juneteenth and a call to embrace compassion.
Watch the Full Presentation
Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of Kentucky, spoke on the significance of Juneteenth and a call to embrace compassion.
Join the Muhammad Ali Center, The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, and the Filson Historical Society for a powerful Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, reflection, and collective healing.
This year’s program will feature a keynote conversation with Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of Kentucky and a leading voice on racial justice and education. Dr. Cosby will speak on the significance of Juneteenth—not only as a commemoration of emancipation but as a call to embrace compassion as a driving force for equity and change in our communities.
This event gathers community to honor the resilience of Black Americans, past and present, and explore the ongoing legacy of liberation.