Juneteenth on the Oregon Coast
The South Coast Health Equity Coalition (SCHEC) is the backbone of Juneteenth celebrations across Coos and Curry counties. As a community-rooted, BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+–led coalition, we champion racial justice, health equity, and collective liberation on the Oregon Coast.
2026 Juneteenth Event Highlights Include:
Coos Bay Events
Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Community Art Project: Freedom & Jubilee
A collaborative art experience reflecting on themes of liberation, restoration, and self-determination, connecting past and present expressions of freedom. Located at the Equity Coalition Office 1934 Newmark Street, North Bend, OR, 97459
Saturday, June 20 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Juneteenth Community Block Party at Black Market Gourmet
A vibrant gathering with live music, dancing, food, and community connection celebrating Black joy and culture. Black Market Gourmet: 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Brookings Events
Monday, June 15 | Movie Starts at 5:30 PM
Screening of “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom”
A film screening centering the historical and cultural significance of Juneteenth. Event will be hosted at the Equity Office 555 Hemlock Street, Brookings
Friday, June 19 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Juneteenth Community Fish Fry
A family-friendly celebration rooted in tradition, featuring food, music, and community connection alongside local organizations. Event will be hosted at the Equity Office 555 Hemlock Street, Brookings
Our Role:
Lead Organizer & Convener
We bring together residents, nonprofits, educational institutions, and cultural agencies—including Black Market Gourmet, Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos History Museum, and the Oregon Remembrance Project—to design inclusive, multi-site Juneteenth events.Facilitator of Reflection & Learning
From film screenings like Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, to the Juneteenth Flag Raising at SWOCC, and community conversations in parks, we center history, resilience, and truth in every gathering.Connector to Culture & Justice
SCHEC brings the soul of Gospel, storytelling, and live performance into Juneteenth through events like our closing Parking Lot Party. This celebration honors Black creativity, heritage, and collective healing.
Soul Food Sunday: A Catalyst for Liberation
Soul Food Sunday is more than a tradition—it’s a guiding practice for SCHEC’s Juneteenth efforts. These monthly gatherings, co-created by Black community members, provide essential spaces to:
Center Black voices and lived experience
Plan meaningful events rooted in community need
Cultivate cultural nourishment, mutual care, and empowerment
It’s from these fellowship tables that the themes, menus, music, and messages of our Juneteenth celebrations emerge—ensuring that every event is not only joyful, but also healing, affirming, and community-driven.
We Invite You to Join Us
SCHEC’s Juneteenth programming is woven into the fabric of our region each June—an invitation to collectively remember, grow, and rise. If you would like to support Juneteenth, please email Jayden at jayden@southcoastequity.org.