KXCI Juneteenth Programming:

Saturday, June 18th, 8 am to 5 pm &
Sunday, June 19th, 5 am to 10 am

KXCI will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18th from 8 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, June 19th from 5 am to 10 am. KXCI DJs Cheron, Mario, Wesley Rae, Professor Steptoe, Minister Johnona, and Traci will join in community reflection and jubilee. Music and programming will honor this Black freedom holiday together with the past and continuing work of the Civil Rights Movement. Tune in to 91.3 FM or stream at KXCI.org on Saturday, June 18th, and Sunday, June 19th, for Juneteenth music and programming. Be sure to check back for updates.

We were so pleased to be able to broadcast these special recordings of community voices.

Traci Hockett

Denise TrimbleSmith

Michael Engs

Professor Tyina Steptoe

Dr. Cheree Meeks

Jimmy Hart

Cherry Jackson

George Hollins

Pastor Grady Scott

2022 Community Juneteenth Celebrations

Friday, June 17th, 2022 from 4 pm – 10 pm

The A Mountain community is bringing back their Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 17th from 5 pm to 12 am at Vista Del Pueblo Park. The event is open to the public with food trucks, games and prizes for children, and live performances by local acts.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17th, and 18th from 5 PM – 8 PM

Saturday, June 18th froM 11 am – 9 PM

Tucson Juneteenth Festival Inc is celebrating 52 years in Southern Arizona, recognizing the Freed Slaves of June 19, 1865, from Galveston, Texas. Celebrate with us with song, food, and fun with over 70 vendors at Kennedy Park stage Arena.

Saturday, June 18th from 1 pm – 5 pm

Dancing in the Streets Arizona (DITSAZ) along with Curb Radio presents the First Annual Freedom Arts Festival in celebration of the 19th of June.  From the beautiful marble steps of the historic Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral to the beautiful stage in the red room, the day will be filled with art, entertainment, and of course the magic of strawberries and other food. It will be an experience that you don’t want to miss out on, and something that will make your Tucson summer a little more magical.  There will be a diverse group of local singers, dancers, spoken word, musicians, and poets, with Guest Artist Soprano Singer Icy Monroe.  You will have 3 opportunities to see the Freedom Celebration Arts performers throughout the day. 

Saturday, June 18th from 1 pm – 4 pm

The Tucson Black Film Club will host June 18 Watermelon Man (1962) 1-4 p.m. This classic film comedy with Godfrey Cambridge explores what happens when a white man inexplicably turns black one day. Melvin Van Pebbles directs. Discussions follow, and donations are requested.

Screenings at The Dunbar Pavilion, an African-American Art & Culture Center, 325 West 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85705 throughout the weekend. Featuring older, classical films, occasional new ones, documentaries, and even television shows of note. Co-Sponsored by Africana Studies at the University of Arizona. Co-hosted by The Loft Solar Cinema Film Festival, A complete schedule is available on the Tucson Black Film Club Facebook page.