Are you seeking a space to express yourself freely and celebrate your liberation? Look no further than the annual Tulsa Juneteenth Festival on the historic Greenwood Ave in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This festival is about creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to come together and celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. The festival celebrates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and free all enslaved people. This day, Juneteenth is the longest-running African-American holiday and serves as a reminder of the ongoing work towards freedom for all. At Juneteenth, they believe in holding space for celebration as a pathway to Healing. They want to provide a communal space for everyone to come together and enjoy living in the present moment.
The Woody Guthrie Center offers an immersive experience into the world of the legendary singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie. Visitors can listen to his recorded songs, read his lyric journals, and even create their own music. Additionally, the center features exhibits, archives, and research areas for further exploration. Visitors can also learn about the rise of contemporary DJ culture in New York City and the significant role that women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community played in shaping this new form of music-making and melting pot social experience. Woody Guthrie's music celebrated America's beauty and abundance while seeking the truth about our country and its people. Through his simple songs, he conveyed complex ideas about democracy, human rights, and economic equality to all Americans. Woody Guthrie's music provided a voice to those who carried a heavy burden or had faced hard times, inspiring hope and strength.