2026 BFSA Juneteenth Celebration

About 2026 BFSA Juneteenth Celebration

Join Us for three programs during the day: Author's Showcase, the Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Induction, and Celebration Dinner

2026 Annual BFSA Juneteenth Celebration

Friday, June 12, 2026



co-sponsors: the Black Faculty and Staff Association; Office of Alumni Relations; ; JHU Office of Diversity & Inclusion; JHU Office of the General Counsel; JHU Office of Human Resources; JH Office of Government, Community & Economic Partnerships; Office of Civic Engagement and Opportunity; JHM Office of Human Resources; JHU Office of Finance and Administration; and JHU Office of the President

Locations: Shriver Hall on Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus



Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Induction Ceremony

Doors Open: 1:30pm; Event end time: 4:00pm
Location: Homewood campus
Program Begins – 2:00pm
We will honor and celebrate the newest inductees into the Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Exhibit during our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Showcase & Gala. This year marks the twenty-first anniversary of the IRB exhibition and the twenty-nineth year of the establishment of the BFSA.

The Indispensable Role of Blacks at Johns Hopkins (IRB) exhibit is a collaborative initiative co-sponsored in 2011 by Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels, Johns Hopkins Development and Alumni Relations (formerly the Office of External Affairs and Development), the Johns Hopkins University Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA), and the Fred Scott Brigade, on behalf of Dr. John F. Guess, Jr. This initiative seeks to honor and showcase the achievements of Black individuals who have made a lasting impact on Johns Hopkins University and beyond. The individuals honored are trailblazers in medicine, pioneers, research, education, public servants, noteworthy across diverse fields. Their stories not only highlight past achievements but also inspire future generations of Black scholars and professionals.



Juneteenth Celebration Dinner & Performances

Doors Open/Food Served: 4:30pm; Event end time: 8:30pm
Location: Homewood campus
Program Begins - 5:00pm
Live performances to be announced

Please arrive early for check-in and prime seating



Attending in-person is strongly encouraged and recommended for the best experience. We will livestream both programs for remote attendees via this link.



Join us for a powerful celebration of resilience, resistance, and renewal as the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) at Johns Hopkins hosts our annual Juneteenth Celebration.

More info about Juneteenth to help offset event expenses:

Children 5 years old and under are FREE (please include all guests/attendees in the rsvp so we can have a proper headcount food)
All other adults and children - $10.00 each
2026 IRB inductees plus 3 guests are FREE
price includes all three programs and meals, swag, and commemorative program book