COOS AND CURRY COUNTIES, OR - This June, the South Coast will unite in remembrance, celebration, and collective resilience with a region-wide series of events honoring Juneteenth, the day marking the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans.  Presented by Soulfood Sunday and organized in collaboration with community partners including Black Market Gourmet, Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos History Museum, and the Oregon Remembrance Project, this year's theme-"Rooted in Resilience"-invites us to reflect on our shared history, celebrate Black culture, and move forward in solidarity.  Juneteenth 2025 - Region-Wide Calendar of Events:  Thursday, June 12 | 5:30-7:00 PM - Film Screening: Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, Coos History Museum | 1210 N Front St, Coos Bay, OR.  A moving documentary following a Black man's journey through Texas as he grapples with the legacy of slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. Through the lens of Juneteenth, the film reveals a legacy of hope, resistance, and faith.  Monday, June 16 | 10:00-11:00 AM - Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, Southwestern Oregon Community College | 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR. This ceremonial gathering honors the history and future of Black liberation with the raising of the Juneteenth flag in a spirit of reflection, unity, and joy.  Wednesday, June 18 | 3:00-4:00 PM - Juneteenth: Americanism Reclaimed - A Talk with Taylor Stewart, Southwestern Oregon Community College | 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR, Umpqua Hall Room 184.  Join Taylor Stewart, Executive Director of the Oregon Remembrance Project, for a powerful reflection on Juneteenth's place in American history and the ongoing movement for truth, reconciliation, and justice.  Friday, June 20 | 6:00-8:00 PM - Community BBQ and Juneteenth Conversation, Azalea Park | 640 Old County Rd, Brookings, OR.  This regional gathering in Curry County will bring community members together for food, storytelling, and dialogue. As we honor the past, we also reflect on the present-day meaning of Juneteenth and the continued work of liberation.  Sunday, June 22 | 3:00-6:00 PM - Soulfood Sunday Parking Lot Party, Black Market Gourmet | 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR.  Close out the week with a celebration steeped in tradition: soul food, gospel hymns, poetry, local history, live music, and a vibrant Melanated Market. This joyful event uplifts Black culture, creativity, and community.  Honoring Legacy, Celebrating Resilience.  "This is more than a celebration-it's a call to remember where we've been, honor who we are, and move forward together," said Jayden Ruff of the South Coast Health Equity Coalition. "With the support of our partners and community, these events create space for healing, connection, and joyful resistance."  All events are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.  In Partnership With:  Black Market Gourmet; Southwestern Oregon Community College; Coos History Museum; Oregon Remembrance Project.  For more information, please contact:  Jayden Ruff at [email protected]   Join us in creating a more just and equitable future—one conversation at a time!