06/18/2026
On Friday, June 19, Tacoma Community House & The REACH Center will be closed in observance of Juneteenth and invite our community to join us in reflection.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. Widely recognized as marking the effective end of slavery for many enslaved African Americans and symbolizing the broader end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder that the promise of freedom and equality has not always been realized immediately or equally for all.
As we honor this important day, we encourage everyone to reflect on its historical significance, celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of African Americans, and recognize our shared responsibility to advance equity, inclusion, and opportunity in our communities.