India, May 21 -- On Saturday, June 15, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities will host its third annual U of M Juneteenth Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in North Minneapolis.

This free block party and commemorative march - centering on the theme of We are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors - will feature Black vendors, speakers, workshops, poster showcases, storytellers, musicians, performers, DJs, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, art-making, a petting zoo, bouncy house, and more. The event will begin with a commemorative march at noon from the University's Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center at 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., where the outdoor block party will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Reg...