INTERFAITH BOARD JUNE 9: Miami-Dade County Interfaith Advisory Board monthly meeting, 6-8 p.m., Conference Room 18-3 on 18th floor of the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St., Miami, with NAACP North Branch President Daniella Pierre presentation on Emancipation Day 2022 and the importance of voting in the upcoming elections. Call 305-375-5784.

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BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL: A special Miami Beach pop up in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation, with Robert Glasper and special guests, Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, 8 p.m.). Visit bluenotejazzfestival.com.

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BE ALIVE THROUGH MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Broward County Library offers an evening of free live music, storytelling, dance and poetry performances to interactively celebrate Juneteenth, Saturday, June 11, 7 – 9:30 P.M. the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-357-6282.

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305 SECOND CHANCE: Free Job & Resource Expo, Friday, June 10, connects formerly incarcerated individuals to employment opportunities and support services with more than 45 employers and providers. No registration required, bring copies of your resume, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Miami-Dade County Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami.

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"GRANDMOTHER OF JUNETEENTH": Retired educator, counselor and activist Opal Lee was instrumental in Juneteenth becoming an official holiday and was in attendance at the presidential signing. She will present live online at "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom," 1 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, as the Broward County Library celebrates with a host of programs at participating branches that include special guests, performances, dance parties, storytelling, trivia, quilting, crafting, poster making and the legendary Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival now in its 21st year. All programs are free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested. For a full list visit broward.libnet.info/events or call 954-357-7435.

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SUNRISE ANCESTRAL REMEMBRANCE: 30th year of the Annual Middle Passage Ceremony, Sunday, June 12 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Museum Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr. (off Rickenbacker Causeway), Miami. Admission free, gates open at 5:30 a.m. Call 786-260-1246 or 305-904-7620.

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EVENING WITH THE BARD: A celebration of the poetic works of Dr. Maya Angelou, Saturday, June 18, 7 p.m. at the Liberia Sankofa Cultural Center, 2254 Douglas St., Hollywood, presented by the Fulfillment Theatre Company with more than 17 of her original poems featured, this theatrical compilation is sure to please audiences of all ages. Tickets $20 at BTFFSF.eventbrite.com, call 407984-4641 or visit FulfillmentTC.wix.com/Fulfillment. 

ABFF COMMUNITY DAY SHOWCASE: After two years of presenting the festival virtually, The American Black Film Festival returns to South Florida for its five-day event June 15-19 and continues virtually June 20-30 on its custom-designed platform ABFF PLAY. The annual Community Day Showcase will be held Sunday, June 19 from 12 – 6 p.m. at the Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave., Miami. Visit Eventbrite for schedule of events and register for free admission.

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BLACK HEALTH SUMMIT: A who’s who gathering of leaders to identify action plans to address the serious inequities that exist in the Black community, exacerbated during the covid pandemic, Thursday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Florida Memorial University, 15800 NW 42nd Ave., Miami Gardens. Visit Eventbrite.com.

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JUNETEENTH AT MELLO FEST: Featuring hip hop star Talib Kweli, applauding Black culture with a newfound freedom of expression by uncovering historical events through music, poetry and spoken word, Saturday, June 18. Tickets $40 – $60 with $100 VIP tickets available at casinodaniabeach.com/entertainment-3/.

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JUNETEENTH IN MUSLIM MIAMI: The community will unveil a documentary and museum highlighting the contributions of local pioneers, Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. at the historic Masjid al-Ansar, 5245 NW 7th Ave. The yearlong project will be one you don’t want to miss. Visit go.fiu.edu/ansar.

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REDTEENTH: Second annual free cultural festival, Sunday, June, 19, festival hours 4-8 p.m., Town Center Boardwalk, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, this year celebrating Juneteenth, World Sickle Cell Day and Father’s Day, with food trucks, live music, performances by Drumlines, Marching Band, Memory Lane, Neesha’s Finest Fashions show, Pure Blood, Jashura Sa-Ra spoken word, presented by Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast. Rain or shine lawn chair event bring a chair, indoor space in event of inclement weather. Call 561-833-3113 or visit sicklecellpbc.org.

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JUNETEENTH IN RIVIERA BEACH: Juneteenth of PBC, Inc. is inviting the public to join the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival celebrating Black culture and history, Unity and Black Excellence, a free day of food, fun, music, community resources, shopping Black, games and activities for all ages, on Sunday, June 19, 3-10 p.m., at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E.13th St., Riviera Beach. Visit eventbrite.com/.

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