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Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
General Admission
ABOUT THE EVENT
Juneteenth is here! Enjoy our many activities that embrace and celebrate the African American spirit, including special performances.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
The oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery, Juneteenth, truly celebrates freedom for all. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom, putting into effect the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth celebrates education, achievement and freedom. Celebrate this pivotal moment in American history!
WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Community Mural: Come celebrate Juneteenth with helping paint and create a special mural!
When: From 10 am to 1 pm in Concrete Jungle
Juneteenth Champions Art Exhibition: Ted Ellis’ “Juneteenth Champions” art exhibition highlights 29 influential African Americans in history; some living, some passed. Prints of the painted portrait as well as information of each will be showcased!
When: From 9 am to 5 pm in New Kids Hall
Ministry in Motion w/Speed Painting by Ange Hillz: Welcome the praise dancers as they perform while artist Ange Hillz creates a beautiful art piece before the performance ends!
When: 2:30 pm in the Brown Auditorium
Champions Documentary and Q&A: Come enjoy a mini documentary about the art exhibit and who the exhibit is based around! We’ll have some Champions around to take pictures and answer questions!
When: 3:30 pm in Brown Auditorium
