2026 Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

JUNETEENTH
Mafanikio: Freedom. Progress. Achievement

1 to 4 p.m., Program begins at 2 p.m.
Lakeridge Middle School

Join the City of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego School District Black Student Unions for a Juneteenth commemoration event with the theme - Mafanikio: Freedom. Progress. Achievement. This year's celebration honors the perseverance of the past while uplifting the accomplishments of today’s students and community. “Mafanikio” (mah-fah-NEE-kee-oh) is a Swahili word meaning “success” or “achievement,” chosen by students to represent the journey from freedom to progress.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1:00-2:00pm: Peruse Food & Artisan Vendors, Student Art Gallery & DJ Avelanche Music
2:00-2:05pm: Welcome from the DJ Avelanche & President of LOHS BSU Zahyire Lear
2:05-2:10pm: Rainezra Performance of the Black National Anthem
2:10-2:15pm: Opening Remarks from Lake Oswego City Councilor Massene Mboup
2:15-2:20pm: Song from Rainezra
2:20-2:35pm: Keynote Address from Houston Lillard
2:35-2:40pm: Song from Rainezra
2:40-2:55pm: Poetry from Marcus Lattimore
2:55-3:15pm: Sebe Kan
3:15-3:20pm: Song from Ahmed Toney – LOHS BSU Graduating Senior
3:20-3:25pm: Community Dance – Electric Slide DJ Avelanche
3:25-3:30pm: Thank you & Closing Remarks DJ Avelanche & President of LOHS BSU Zahyire Lear
3:30-4:00pm: Check out Vendors, Student Art Gallery & Nonprofits

VENDORS

This community event is a time to remember the past honestly, celebrate the present joyfully, and shape the future intentionally. The celebration will feature student voices, cultural performances, student artwork, vendor marketplace, food and opportunities to reflect on the continued pursuit of freedom, opportunity, and belonging for all. Join us as we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black communities while uplifting the leadership, creativity, and dreams of the next generation.