Shoreline Community College

As we observe Juneteenth, here are five facts about this important day in American history:

1. Juneteenth is celebrated each year on June 19th and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
2. The holiday marks the day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
3. Juneteenth celebrations began almost immediately, with gatherings centered on community, education, music, food, and reflection.
4. The day is also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, and Juneteenth Independence Day.
5. In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday, recognizing its significance in the nation's history and ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality.

We wish our Shoreline College community a meaningful holiday and a wonderful long weekend. We’ll see you back on Monday!

Image Caption: This is a rainbow paint-splattered fist against a black background with the caption Juneteenth Freedom Day

Commencement is almost here and we can't wait to celebrate! Please note that all college services will close to the public starting at 1:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026. We will re-open on Monday, June, 22, 2026.

Image Caption: Campus is closing early on June 18th in celebration of Commencement.

Please join us this Thursday, June 4, 2026 for "The Power of Cross Border Solidarity at Peach Arch Park," the third lecture in our America at 250 lecture series. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this lecture series invites our community to reflect on the evolving meaning of American democracy, past, present, and future.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: 9000 Building, Rm 9208

For generations, Peace Arch Park has served as a powerful symbol of connection, peace, and shared purpose across borders. In this conversation, Dr.
Luther Adams (Free Man of Color) reflects on Paul Robeson's legendary 1950s concerts; where he sang to crowds gathered on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.

Peace, Love & Handshake
Present-day organizers Ken Winnick, Jeff Smith, Haidee Landry, and Megan Hemming, continue the grassroots gatherings at the park and that tradition of friendship and solidarity. At this panel discussion we explore the political value of Cross Border Solidarity.

Image Caption: Images include a woman sitting at Peach Arch Park holding a sign that says "Human Right Have No Borders" and an image of Dr. Luther Adams (Free Man of Color).