BLACK LIBERATION
The community celebration has been hosted by Black leaders and community members in East King County since 2020 with representatives from BAM (Blacks at Microsoft), the Lake WA School District, Eastside For All’s staff and board, local entrepreneurs, educators, artists, and community advocates. Join us for the 7th annual event! Honoring and celebrating all Black grads at the event: sign up here.
VENDORS: Sign Up by May 16 | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
June 13 12-4
CELEBRATE!
Learn about the significance of Juneteenth, enjoy delicious food, shop from Black-owned businesses, and connect with community organizations. Let’s come together in joy, remembrance, and unity to honor Freedom Day. Check out last year’s event and come back soon for more details on the 2026 Day of Freedom. Black Graduates: Come and be celebrated at the event for your accomplishments > sign up
Event Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors whose generous contributions make the Eastside Honoring Juneteenth event possible! Here are the Sponsorship opportunities for 2026.
Featured Speaker
We’re honored to welcome back Mr. Delbert Richardson, Founder and Curator of the American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths.
Mr. Richardson will share the history of Juneteenth and its significance as part of Black resistance, joy, healing and liberation.
Location
Location: The East King County Juneteenth Celebration will be held at Juanita High School 10601 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, WA 98034.
DJ AmberLove
Welcome DJ AmberLove to the Eastside Family.
DJ AmberLove is a Seattle-based DJ known for curating high-vibe, feel-good experiences that center women, connection, and unforgettable energy. Blending genres with intention, she creates spaces where people feel safe, seen, and free to move. By day, she’s a dietitian; by night, she transforms dance floors into empowering, joy-filled moments.
Gansango Music & Dance
Gansango Music & Dance presents traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa – drawing on the stunning talent of multicultural dancers and musicians. Gansango is directed by Etienne Cakpo, originally from Benin and now a choreographer and teacher based in Seattle, Washington. Gansango company collaborating artists perform regularly in the Seattle area, nationally and internationally for audiences of all ages. The company’s performances fuse music and movement from across the African continent, drawing heavily from the dance and music traditions of Benin, Ghana and Togo, among other countries. More information about Gansango Music and Dance is available at https://gansango.com or contact gansango@yahoo.com.
SteppersUnite
Ms. Anna has been teaching Soul Line Dancing for 23 years in the Seattle area. She is the founder and CEO of Steppers Unite Inc. Ms. Anna’s four line dance classes are well attended and full of fun for all ages. Although her classes are mostly seniors,all are encouraged to come learn the latest in line dances and join her group of social and energetic people. She promotes brain health and exercise through movement to the sounds of R&B music.
Kuhleeuh
Kalia (Kuh-lee-uh) has been singing since she could talk. She is a RnB/Pop singer/songwriter from right here in Kirkland! Music is her first passion, so she always returns to it as she believes it is powerful enough to reach people’s souls!
Make sure to also check out her song “Sweet Girl” and other original music streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and most other platforms under her stage name spelled K-u-h-l-e-e-u-h.
