On Saturday, June 15, 2024, BASE will host the 4th Annual Southern Oregon Juneteenth Celebration at Pear Blossom Park in Medford from 11am - 7pm. This family-friendly event will be an outdoor cultural celebration for the entire community featuring food, education, music, and live entertainment.

This year’s celebration we’re embracing the theme of resilience - honoring the enduring spirit and cultural richness of our Black community. A day to celebrate freedom and achievements while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, was declared a national holiday in 2021, and celebrates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Juneteenth, the longest-running holiday that celebrates the end of American slavery, commemorates the anniversary date of June 19, 1865 when Union Army general Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and issued General Order Number 3, effectively freeing enslaved people in the South.