Stay Black & Live Juneteenth celebration: community kickback & dance party w/ Queen Deelah (host); BodyRock ATX w/ Riders Against the Storm & DJ Chorizo Funk (8:15), DJ Dontizl (7:15), DJ Cysum (6:15)

State and national politics remind us on the daily that human rights remain endangered at all points of human history. Pandemic woke a captive nation to the way forward – diversity, equity, and inclusion – and indeed the tide turned in these divided states of America. Austin grew and matured palpably, with no better proof than a thriving soul and hip-hop scene.

Leading the charge locally on federal holiday Juneteenth (Monday), which marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, Riders Against the Storm leads the all-ages Friday dance party with enough DJ action to start a homegrown radio frequency, hosted by Queen Deelah: Body Rock ATX by RAS & DJ Chorizo Funk (8:15pm), DJ Dontizl (7:15), and DJ Cysum (6:15). Saturday, Tulsa funk legacy the Gap Band (“You Dropped a Bomb on Me”) loads in supported by the Stretch Musik Band, DJ Kay Cali, and Sonya Jevette, as hosted by local SaulPaul. Represent! And find the full week of Stay Black & Live celebrations – including conversation series and the historic Juneteenth Parade – at juneteenthatx.com/festival.