# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Celebration 2026 - Keynote Program & Community Free Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Muhammad Ali Center and The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky for a powerful Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, reflection, and collective healing.

Begin the day with a program at 8:30 a.m. featuring a keynote speech from Dr. Gerald L. Smith, Professor at University of Kentucky. Dr. Smith is the author, editor, or co-editor of five books. Most recently he was invited to serve as the guest editor for a special issue of the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. The Summer/Autumn 2025 issue highlights “New Examinations of Black Leadership in Kentucky.” Professor Smith wrote the introduction as well as an essay on the Rev. James Bond and the Commission on Interracial Cooperation.

Following the program, join us for a Community Free Day offering free admission to the Ali Center’s exhibits and activations.

Attendance is free for both events, but registration is required.

Seating is limited for the public program at 8:30 a.m.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/juneteenth-celebration-2026-keynote-program-and-community-free-day/200030247337331
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Louisville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Muhammad Ali Center
- **lat**: 38.258262877483
- **long**: -85.759988129139
- **full address**: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N Sixth St,Louisville,KY,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth Celebration 2026 - Keynote Program & Community Free Day being held?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Celebration 2026 - Keynote Program & Community Free Day takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N Sixth St,Louisville,KY,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth Celebration 2026 - Keynote Program & Community Free Day?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Celebration 2026 - Keynote Program & Community Free Day is organized by Muhammad Ali Center.

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