06/19/2025
This page was created to protect, preserve, and elevate the true spirit of Juneteenth—from its birthplace: Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth is not a costume party. It's not a commercial trend. It's not an excuse for anyone—Black, white, or otherwise—to exploit the pain of our ancestors for attention, reenactments, or profit.
We don't honor Juneteenth by dressing up in chains. We honor it by breaking them—and building something sovereign in their place.
This space is here to represent dignity, liberation, and the future of Juneteenth. That means innovation, remembrance, and Black-led legacy—not recycled trauma.
If you're tagging this page, know that we stand for ownership, not appropriation.
— Avery Louis Richardson
Founder, GalvestonJuneteenth.com
Architect of Intelligence Presence
