Info For:
Society & Culture Campus & Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

How Drexel University Celebrated Juneteenth This Year

Dragons participated in Juneteenth events on and off campus this year. The University co-sponsored one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation, and the Center for Black Culture hosted a party with food and fun.
By Alissa Falcone
June 20, 2024
Related
Animation of a Black women standing with her head in her hands in the middle of various people
Two students holding a banner reading "Drexel University Celebrated Juneteenth."

Two Dragons holding the banner that appeared on Drexel's float in the 2024 Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival. Photo credit for this photo and all photos used in this story is credited to Rox Scott.

“Let’s celebrate Juneteenth in Philadelphia and throughout the country with our hearts and minds open. Let’s work together to ensure that all Americans are free and empowered to live out their dreams and reach their potential,” wrote Drexel University President John Fry in a June 18 LinkedIn post.

Drexel marks Juneteenth as a University Holiday, with the University closing on June 19 in honor of the federal holiday. In the days before, Dragons had the chance to participate in Juneteenth events hosted and co-sponsored by the University.

2024 Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival

Drexel University was a proud co-sponsor of the 2024 Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation, held in West Philadelphia. On June 16, more than a dozen Drexel students, faculty, professional staff and family members rode on a float in the two-mile parade, which was grand marshaled by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.

Drexel also had a booth at the festival in Malcolm X Park with health screenings, information and giveaways from Admissions and Enrollment Management, the College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Academy of Natural Sciences.

A view of Dragons on Drexel's float that appeared in Philadelphia's Juneteenth parade.
A view of Dragons on Drexel's float that appeared in Philadelphia's Juneteenth parade.
Poeple on a float for Juneteenth.

The other side of the float.

A group of people at a Drexel booth at Philadelphia's Juneteenth parade.
A group of Dragons at the Drexel booth in Malcolm X Park.
Students wearing Drexel COllege of Medicine shirts seated outside at a table.
Dragons from the College of Medicine participating in the day's event.

Center for Black Culture’s Juneteenth Celebration

On Drexel’s University City Campus, the Center for Black Culture hosted a Juneteenth Celebration. Students as well as faculty and professional staff members from departments across the University gathered to enjoy food, play games, shop from local vendors and win giveaways. The June 18 event was held inside the Rush Building.

A Juneteenth banner hanging on the exterior of the Rush Building.
A Juneteenth sign hanging off the exterior of the Rush Building.
Two women scooping water ice.
Water ice, chicken, macaroni and cheese and cupcakes were some of the treats enjoyed at the event.
Dragons enjoying the food at a table inside the Center for Black Culture.
Dragons enjoying the food at a table inside the Center for Black Culture.
Dragons playing a card game at a table during the Juneteenth Celebration.
Dragons playing a card game at a table during the Juneteenth Celebration.

In This Article

community Philadelphia Society

Drexel News is produced by
University Marketing and Communications.

Media Relations

Submission Guidelines

Follow