Dear UB Community Member,
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Office of Inclusive Excellence is offering free tickets for UB students, faculty, and staff to visit either the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor or the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center anytime during the month of June 2021. These two institutions explore the history of Black leadership, resistance and resilience in Buffalo and Western New York. Both can be visited in person, and Michigan Street also offers a virtual tour option.
If you would like tickets, please email vpix@buffalo.edu, and remember to specify: (1) which site you will visit; and (2) the number of tickets requested (limit of two tickets per person).
In addition, many local organizations will be holding Juneteenth celebrations on June 19. The Juneteenth Festival will hold a virtual parade. The Michigan Street Baptist Church and the Nash House will be open and free. The FreeTHEM Walk will hold several events. Please consult their websites for details.