- Jun 18, 2011 from 6:00am to 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Tougalo Community Center
- Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020
Ralph Ellison once wrote of the celebration of "Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honoring African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865." Celebrated on June 19th, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a celebrated in no less than 37 states of the United States and as of March 2010, 36 states and the District of Columbia have recognized Juneteenth as either a state holiday or state holiday observance.
In Jackson, Miss. the Juneteenth Celebration will occur on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Tougaloo Community Center, 318 Vine Street from 10am-7pm. The Celebration will feature a special tribute to Mama Annie Smith and live entertainment from community artist. Juneteenth in Jackson will celebration freedom and provide an opportunity for local artist to showcase their talents and vendors to create a "Black Market Place" to exhibit and sale creative and innovative products.
Persons interested in performing, presenting or vending should contact Brother David (601.454.5777) or Brotha Lukata (601.353.4455 or 601.957.2969).
A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
HONORING OUR ELDERS, ANCESTORS, HERITAGE
June 18, 2011 - 10am-7pm
Tougaloo Community Center
318 Vine Street - - Jackson, MS
Featuring a Special Tribute to Mama Annie Smith
Live Music; Poetry Readings; Artistic Performers; Prizes & Giveaways; Black Vendors’ Market; Local Celebrities & VIPs; Health & Wellness Screenings and Economic Development
Bring your lawn chairs, tents, blankets & party attitude! Anyone interested in vending, performing or just helping can call Brother David at 601.454.5777 or Brother Lukata at 601.353.4455
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