Episode Title
When History Gets Reduced to a Holiday, Communities Lose the Lesson — How Kensington Juneteenth Turns Family Fun Into Civic Education

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Episode Summary
In this episode of Small Business Credit Minute w/ S.E. Day™, Sandy sits down with Jamie Boston to discuss the upcoming 5th Annual Kensington Juneteenth Celebration, taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Paul Park in Kensington, Maryland. Jamie shares how the celebration began in 2021 as a backyard cookout designed to teach his two young daughters about the history and meaning of Juneteenth. What began as a family-centered educational moment has grown into a major community event serving thousands of attendees from across the region.This conversation explores Juneteenth education, family legacy, civic understanding, youth engagement, cultural programming, and the importance of creating spaces where children and families can learn history in meaningful, accessible, and action-oriented ways.

Key Topics Discussed

• The origin story behind the Kensington Juneteenth Celebration
• Why Jamie built the event around education from the beginning
• How a backyard family gathering became a regional community celebration
• The meaning behind the theme “Acknowledging the Past & Charting Our Future”
• Why children need age-appropriate historical education
• The role of historians, authors, youth presenters, and cultural performers
• How “Family Fun with a Purpose” creates deeper community engagement
• The connection between historical literacy, financial literacy, and civic readiness
• How community partners can support mission-centered Juneteenth programming
• What families can expect at the June 13, 2026 celebration

Event DetailsEvent: 5th Annual Kensington Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Rain Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: St. Paul Park, Kensington, Maryland
Theme: Acknowledging the Past & Charting Our Future


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