CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The International African American Museum is getting ready to host their signature yearly Juneteenth celebration, J.O.Y., or Juneteenth on the Yard.
This event is an annual multigenerational program centered around joy, reflection, culture, and community.
At the Juneteenth celebration guests are invited to explore African American history while celebrating Black freedom and expression through music, dance, storytelling, and fellowship.
“Juneteenth is a moment of remembrance and celebration — a chance to honor the resilience, resistance, and boundless creativity that define the African American story,” said IAAM’s Public Historian Brandon Reid. “At IAAM, we believe in embracing the full spectrum of that story, and joy is a vital part of it. I can think of no better place to gather than our African Ancestors Memorial Garden — a space designed to honor both the weight of our history and the beauty of our becoming.”
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Juneteenth on the Yard programming will feature a full day of activities and performances throughout the African Ancestors Memorial Garden, including activity zones such as the Ubuntu Village, Adorned Black Beauty Bazaar, and the mainstage, which will all open at 12 p.m.
Some program highlights include the following:
- Live DJ Set by Deejay Rubin starting at 12 p.m.
- Z93 Jamz Live Radio Show with Host Riecy G. broadcasting live from the African Ancestors Memorial Garden, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
- Mainstage Production featuring Welcome & Remarks and Artist Performances, beginning at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Featured Performers:
- Headliner: Mumu Fresh: Grammy-nominated vocalist, cultural ambassador, and globally acclaimed performer.
- Wona Womalan: Charleston-based ensemble preserving traditional West African drumming and dance.
- Jordan Maria: Charleston-based movement artist known for expressive choreography and community-rooted dance practice.
- The Mahoganee Xperience: A multimedia performance group led by Gullah Geechee artist Mahoganee Amiger, fusing music, spoken word, and cultural storytelling.
- Riecy G: Dynamic radio and TV personality bringing her New York flair to Charleston’s airwaves as the host of Z93Jamz’s top-rated midday show.
- Deejay Rubin: Master of genre-blending with over 15 years of experience and whose high-energy sets have lit up celebrity events, festivals, and more across the country.
Complimentary admission to the museum is also included, and guests are encouraged to pre-register for timed-entry tickets from the IAAM official website.
This year’s program will take place on June 19, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at IAAM’s African Ancestors Memorial Garden.
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