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: Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Nia Cultural Center (The Headquarters of Juneteenth)
Admission: FREE to the Public, with $30 VIP Tickets Available for Purchase

Act 1: The Prelude @ Nia Cultural Center

Media Greet
Panel Conversation
Happy Hour

Act 2: The Jubilee @ Juneteenth Mural (next door)

Live Band
Music Performance
Dance Performance by Nia's Daughters Movement Collective
Sounds by DJ Shante

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 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 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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