Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? This is the ultimate Juneteenth guide from inception to celebration with dozens of recipes to curate your own Juneteenth menu.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the oldest national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. We traditionally enjoy red foods on Juneteenth to symbolize the resilience of enslaved people. Many people also throw cookouts, shoot off fireworks, and attend festivals in honor of the holiday.
Video: Why All Americans Should Honor Juneteenth
Source: Vox.com, Juneteenth Explained
How to celebrate Juneteenth
While historically Juneteenth has been celebrated with community activities like outdoor BBQs, parades, rodeos, pageants, festivals, church prayer, and singing spirituals. For many the holiday has been a recent pandemic discovery, limiting participation in the traditional activity. Whether you are alone, with a small group, or beyond here are few ways that you can celebrate Juneteenth this year:
- Find & attend a community-led Juneteenth event
- Have a small gathering including red foods and drink
- Read the Emancipation Proclamation
- Look up educational resources about the holiday
- Have a movie night, and watch High On The Hog
- Support a black-owned business or black author
However, you are able to celebrate, just make sure that you do and share it. Juneteenth is not just about Black history but American history and should be celebrated by all who believe in the value of freedom and equality.
This year I’m celebrating with a small group of family and friends, with plenty of red drink, gratitude in tow, and ample tombstones to pass out at the spades table.
What is the Juneteenth Virtual Cookout
The Juneteenth Virtual Cookout is a collective of black content creators (organized by Meiko Temple) who set out to practice and pass down culinary traditions while honoring the culinary contributions of the black diaspora. Participants in the round-up develop and share personal recipes to contribute to the theme of each round and collectively share their virtual real estate to promote the cause. Round-ups take place annually during Juneteenth, Black History Month & Holiday.
The 2021 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout includes 40+ black creators with “cookout friendly” recipes as a Freedom Day tribute. Join in, share, and help us continue the legacy of celebrating progress by checking out the list of contributors down below. Additionally, you can easily follow each participant by using the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2021 on Instagram.
Acknowledgments
We are beyond grateful for our media partners who continue to support this initiative by allowing us to share our food traditions with their audiences. Here are some of the amazing media outlets that we partnered with this year:
An Introduction to Juneteenth: Learn About the Holiday’s History and Traditions
– marthastewart.com
Celebrate Juneteenth with hot links, chow-chow and a virtual cookout
– washingtonpost.com
Meiko Temple’s 2021 Juneteenth Celebration Is Filled with Joy, Family, and Lots of BBQ Chicken
– thekitchn.com
2021 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout
– thespruceeats.com
44 Recipes From Black Food Bloggers to Celebrate Juneteenth
– food52.com
Juneteenth Cookout Recipes from 40+ Black Creators
– thepinkreportnews.com
Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday. You Can Celebrate With Recipes From Black Food Bloggers
– texasstandard.org
Check out the full list of participants in the 2021 Juneteenth Cookout Takeover.
Appetizers
photo cred: Just Add Hot Sauce
1. Red Hot Pepper Shrimps by Chef and Steward
4. Juneteenth Soul Rolls by Black Girls Who Brunch
5. Red Hot Pepper Shrimps by Chef and Steward
Main
8. Jamaican Jerk BBQ Ribs by Cooks with Soul
9. Brisket Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes by Dude That Cookz
10. Crispy Gluten-free Baked BBQ Chicken Wings by Gristle and Gossip
11. Smoky Party Style Jollof Rice by Immaculate Ruemu
12. Crab Boil & Garlic Butter Sauce by Jamieson Diaries
13. Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Mash & Spread
14. Grilled Hot Links & Chow Chow
16. Strawberry Baby Back Ribs by This Worthey Life
Sides
17. Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins by Chef Curl Ardee
18. Vegan Ranch Style Beans by Collards Are The Old Kale
19. Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw by Crumb-Snatched
22. Harissa Honey Roasted Vegetable Skewers by Geo’s Table
23. Watermelon and Cucumber Salad by Heal Me Delicious
24. Grilled Maque Choux Salad by Savor and Sage
26. Country Style Potato Salad by Sense & Edibility
Beverages
30. Strawberry Lemonade Sangria by Nik Snacks
31. Strawberry Basil Pineapple Mocktail by Orchids + Sweet Tea
Desserts
34. Watermelon Ice Pops by A Girl Called Adri
35. Honey Buttermilk Biscuits with Roasted Strawberries by Britney Breaks Bread
36. Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls by Butter Be Ready
37. Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake by Chenée Today
38. Strawberry-Basil Sorbet by D.M.R. Fine Foods
39. Red Velvet Layer Cake with Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Dash of Jazz
40. Red Velvet Cookies by Dish It With Tisha
41. Gluten Free Peach Cobbler (Vegan) by Good Food Baddie
42. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Lenox Bakery
43. Brown Sugar Caramel No-Churn Ice Cream by Open Invitation Entertainment
44. Lemon Meringue Tart by Peaches 2 Peaches
45. Strawberry Crunch Cake Brownies by Razzle Dazzle Life
47. Strawberry Cobbler Galette by The Dana Renée Way
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