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Brookings proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth; Human Rights Commission invites public celebration
Summary
The Brookings City Council on June 9 read and approved a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth; Mark Aberly, vice chair of the Brookings Human Rights Commission, invited residents to the celebration at Pioneer Park.
The Brookings City Council read and proclaimed Friday, June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth and invited the public to a commemoration at Pioneer Park.
The proclamation, read at the June 9 meeting, traced the historical relevance of the date and formally recognized the day for celebration in Brookings. The mayor presented the proclamation and invited Mark Aberly to the podium to accept it on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
Mark Aberly, who identified himself as vice chair of the Brookings Human Rights Commission, invited the public to the 7th annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pioneer Park. "There will be speakers, music, and food," he said, and encouraged attendance.
The proclamation and public invitation were approved as part of the meeting's consent and ceremonial items. The Human Rights Commissions celebration is open to the public at the stated time and location.
