Welcome to
​The Official Juneteenth Return

THANK YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL EVENT! Same time next year?

This event is brought to you by Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective and Elevated Experiences. A down South cultural experience blending art, storytelling, performance, & community celebrating the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth at its birthplace!

The Official Juneteenth Return Photo Gallery

Please enjoy a virtual recap of what was an amazing event filled with fun, community, and a Black-nificent atmosphere!

Event Schedule

Event Date: Friday, Juneteenth, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Nia Cultural Center (The Headquarters of Juneteenth)
Admission Info Here

The Official Juneteenth Return


Dance Performance by Nia's Daughters Movement Collective
​Live Music by Thee Everlasting Vibez 
Sounds by DJ D Rose

Heritage Roots Tour: From Houston to Texas City & Galveston Strand

Join us for the Heritage Roots Bus Tour, a powerful and immersive cultural experience tracing ancestral footsteps from Houston to Texas City and the historic Galveston City Strand. This unforgettable day trip offers a rich blend of history, storytelling, intergenerational connection, and live cultural celebration.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, cultural explorer, or someone seeking meaningful connections, this day trip promises a powerful blend of education, reflection, and celebration.
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Reserve your seat today and be a part of this enriching journey that brings the past to life—one story, one mile, and one shared moment at a time.

Viktor L. Ewing-Givens - Creative Director of Southern Android Productions

​Viktor L. Ewing-Givens, born in Houston in 1987, is the middle child of three sons. His work is shaped by a lineage of spirit workers, teachers, makers, and civic leaders from the Edo tribe of Nigeria. Givens holds a BA from Fisk University and both an MA and MFA from Columbia College Chicago. He is the founding creative director of Southern Android Productions, a cultural research project focused on the healing and creative potential of ancestral archives through immersive tours and performances. A lover of dance, cornbread, and black-eyed peas, Givens is currently restoring rural estates in Crockett, TX, to create a cultural arts residency that explores the Afro-Atlantic archive.

Need a Place to Stay While in Galveston? Here are some Black-owned AirBnB's that you could book!

Would You Like to Partner With/Sponsor Us?

We would like to thank Nia Cultural Center and  Elevated Experiences for partnering with us to host this special event. If you would like to be apart, as a partner or sponsor, please click the button below.

Here's a Link to More Galveston Events Throughout the Year.

Meet Our Team

This experience is brought to life by Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective in partnership with Nia Cultural Center and Elevate Experiences. United by a shared mission to honor heritage through immersive storytelling, we merge art, history, and celebration to create a powerful Juneteenth experience in the heart of Galveston.

STACEY ALLEN​

Artistic Director & Event Producer

BRITTANY WOODARD

Marketing Coordinator
Can’t make the event but still want to donate? Donate to Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective here.
​We appreciate your support!
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