Michael Harris Khubaka is a central figure at Juneteenth California, deeply involved in the Modern Juneteenth Movement for approximately 25 years. His work through Juneteenth California, which is associated with the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, is dedicated to educating and advocating for the Title 5 US Federal Juneteenth Holiday.
Juneteenth California's mission, driven by figures like Michael, focuses on the unique California Journey From Slavery to Freedom. This includes researching, documenting, and preserving vital history such as California's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and the significant contributions of the 1,918 United States Colored Troops who enlisted from California.