Juneteenth Roll Call

A morning gathering in Historic Overtown marks Juneteenth with reflection, remembrance and community connection. Presented by the Overtown Business Association, Juneteenth Roll Call takes place Saturday, June 19 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater. The event brings residents, leaders and visitors together to honor the legacy of freedom and recognize the neighborhood’s cultural history.

Hosted by the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, the Roll Call is designed as a shared moment of purpose and unity. The program invites participants to acknowledge the history behind Juneteenth while looking toward collective progress in the Overtown community.

The Overtown Business Association supports businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs in Historic Overtown through economic development, educational workshops, networking events and community revitalization efforts. Its role as a Main Street America designee reflects a broader mission to strengthen local business and neighborhood life.