Special Event

Event

Juneteenth 2024 Celebration

African Burial Ground National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.714496, -74.004415


Outside Memorial on Duane Street, NY, NY 10007

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Guided Tour
Performance
Talk

Description

11 am- Opening Remarks with Supervisory Ranger Ramon Mangual

11:05 am- Libation with Cyril Innis Jr.

11:20 am- Singing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

11:30 am- Juneteenth Program presented by Professor Laurie Woodard

12 noon- Musical Performance by Sammulous

1 pm- "Listen"- An afro-futurist collaborative performance piece fusing poetry, dance, instrumental music, and vocals. This work embodies ancestral memory, propelling momentum of a shape shifting world only we can create. Challenging the audience to envision a world of possibilities outside of the current torturous cycle of racism. Performed by Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan ARTS Movement.

1:30- Juneteenth Game Show presented by Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan ARTS Movement 

2 pm- Dance Performance by TORCH Dance Theatre

2:30 pm- Outdoor Memorial Tour with Ranger Emily Welch

3 pm- Orientation Tour with Ranger Emily 

Tables: 

Comic Book Table
INTACT Agricultural Initiative
Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan ARTS Movement
Kinfolk
NYC Civic Engagement

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Emily Welch
212-238-4367
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