JUNETEENTH WEEKEND AT WOW GALLERY

by Linda Lowry

Honoring Legacy, Liberation & Love | June 20–22, 2025 | Seattle, WA

WOW Gallery proudly presents a three-day Juneteenth celebration honoring Black excellence, healing, and storytelling. This weekend-long experience will uplift the power of Black voices, artistry, and wellness, featuring unforgettable gatherings that blend history, reflection, and community connection.

Friday, June 20 | Celebrating Dr. Anita Connell & Surprise Icons

Founders Unveiling Tour | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The weekend begins with a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Anita Connell, celebrating four years of WOW Gallery as a sacred space of remembrance and transformation. Guests will experience the Founders Unveiling Tour, showcasing Hiawatha D.’s latest additions to the Iconic Black Women Collection—a powerful tribute to the legacy and leadership of Black women.

The evening culminates with the unveiling of surprise community icons, honoring living legacies whose work in healthcare, education, media, and activism embodies the spirit of Black liberation, love, and light. A soulful reception will follow, fostering conversation and community connection.

Saturday, June 21 | Breathing Black Love

A Community Breathwork & Qigong Experience | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Juneteenth weekend continues with a sacred healing experience, inviting attendees to breathe, restore, and reclaim Black love. Renowned Ren Xue – Yuan Qigong Instructor Heru TchaasAmen will guide a transformative breathwork and meditation session, set to live music designed to calm the nervous system and awaken the heart.

Following this, Veronica Very and Hiawatha D., partners in purpose and power, will engage in an unfiltered conversation on Black love and relationships, offering insight into their seven-year journey of sacred union. This event is a call to radical rest and truth, open to all who seek healing and connection.

Sunday, June 22 | Bubbles, Bites & Books with Tina Lifford

Inner Fitness Revolution | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The final day of Juneteenth weekend welcomes Tina Lifford, actress, bestselling author, and founder of The Inner Fitness Project, for a transformative afternoon of sisterhood and storytelling. Guests will enjoy an intimate conversation, receive a signed copy of The Inner Fitness Revolution, and celebrate nine years of WOW Gallery’s commitment to ensuring that Black women and girls are healthy, healed, happy, and whole. A VIP experience offers exclusive access to a private reception, guided gallery tour, front-row seating, and an Inner Fitness Workout, allowing participants to continue their self-care journey beyond the event.

A Weekend of Legacy & Liberation

Throughout Juneteenth weekend, attendees will engage in powerful moments of remembrance, deep conversations on healing, and joyful gatherings that celebrate Black voices and visionaries. With special anniversary pricing, two-for-one tickets for Friday’s unveiling, and limited VIP access for Sunday’s experience, this is an unmissable opportunity to honor Black history, healing, and excellence.

Don’t miss this moment to celebrate, reflect, and rise. RSVP at thewonderofwomen.org

Juneteenth marks the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. This moment symbolized delayed justice and the ongoing fight for Black liberation. Over time, Juneteenth became a celebration of freedom, resilience, and culture, recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. Today, it serves as a powerful reminder of both historical progress and the work still ahead in achieving racial equity.

Photo credits: WOW Gallery