Special Juneteenth Newsletter

Happy Monday, Culture Travels Fam!

It’s been a powerful start to Juneteenth season here in San Antonio—and we’ve got the inside scoop to prove it.

Big news if you missed it: Culture Travels Media has been tapped to help tell the story of San Antonio’s Juneteenth celebration, and we couldn’t be more honored.

We kicked off last week with two major moments:

• 📚 The African American Book Festival brought joy, culture, and storytelling to Carver Library.

• 🎨 The 1st Annual Juneteenth Youth Art Contest highlighted local brilliance from our youngest creatives.

And surprise... we also dropped an exclusive interview with Gina Ortiz Jones, now officially the newly elected mayor of San Antonio, where she shared her favorite Juneteenth picks and why this celebration matters for the city’s future.

Oh—and did we mention the Juneteenth Passport? Yep. We’re building a cultural experience you won’t want to miss. Scroll down for a first look.

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Missed the Book Festival? We Got You.

Juneteenth is about liberation, memory, and movement—and books help us travel through it all. We rounded up a list of Black-authored books to add to your Juneteenth reading list.

Watch our book list here → Juneteenth Reading List

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Interview: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones Talks Juneteenth

From her favorite Spurs moment to why Juneteenth is important to the city of San Antonio, Gina Ortiz Jones got real with us about leading with cultural awareness. Find out which events she’s attending—and maybe you’ll catch her in the crowd.

Watch the interview here → Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones Talks Juneteenth

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Upcoming Juneteenth Events You Need to Know

Here's what's coming up next in San Antonio:

June 13 - Black Is... Black Ain’t (Film & Panel) | 6–8:30PM | The Little Carver

June 14 – Juneteenth Marathon of Events

• Juneteenth 5K | 7–11AM | MLK Park

• Juneteenth at The Rock La Cantera | 7pm - 11pm | The Rock La Cantera

• Juneteenth Festival | 9AM–10PM | Comanche Park

• Freedom & Fashion Party | 4–8PM | Riverwalk

• Wilson Pottery Gala | 4–7:30PM | The Silver Center

• Farmer’s Market | 6–9PM | Gardopia Gardens

• Miss Gay Juneteenth Pageant | 9–11:30PM | Aye Que Chula

June 15–21
From luncheons and Black history tours to mental health forums and gospel concerts, the lineup is deep. See the full calendar here → Bexar County Juneteenth Events

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Juneteenth Passport Preview Is Here!

Y’all asked, we delivered. We’re creating a brand-new way to experience Juneteenth with the Juneteenth Passport—a physical stamp booklet that helps you track events, get perks, and celebrate Black freedom your way. Tomorrow, we’ll reveal the cover and what’s inside.

For now, learn more about the Juneteenth Passport here.

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More Vibes. More Culture. Coming Up.

This Juneteenth is packed with powerful events, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings—and we’re covering them all. So keep an eye out for tomorrow’s update. We’re just getting started.

Until then—stay proud, stay curious, and keep walking in your light.

With love and legacy,

– The Culture Travels Media Team