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06/18/2011 - Holy Ground Holiness Church 203 East
Calhoun Livingston TX, 06/18/11, 11:00am-1:00pm. Church
choirs,praise dancers & praise teams. Special
presentations to four long time residents of Polk County
(each 90 years or older). Key speaker Pastor Kenneth
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TRINITY |
06-21-2011 - Trinity African American League - Trinity's
celebration this year will be among the best of all
years. We will excite the crowds with live bands, beer
gardens and heritage park. We will celebrate the end of
slavery in a town that looks forward to the event each
year. With quite a few local sponsors we have secured
the music, food and fun for the whole family.
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San Antonio |
June 16, 2011 - St. Philip’s College - EVENT CONTACT:
Ana Lisa Garza | Interim Director of Enrollment
Management | (210) 486-2300 |
CONTACT: John Dendy | Public Information Officer | (210)
486–2100 |
RESOURCES: PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION--50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE FREEDOM RIDES | PBS AMERICAN EXPERIENCE FREEDOM
RIDERS | OPRAH HONORS AMERICAN HEROES: THE FREEDOM
RIDERS REUNITE 50 YEARS LATER
PUBLIC INVITED TO OBSERVE 150TH JUNETEENTH ANNIVERSARY
WITH ST. PHILIP’S COLLEGE
College celebrates freedom for all by presenting a
prestigious lecture on campus
and fireworks during San Antonio Missions game
SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2011)–––St. Philip’s College
observes the anniversary of Juneteenth by presenting a
prestigious lecture on campus and presenting fireworks
during a San Antonio Missions game celebrating
Juneteenth, the most widely observed celebration of the
ending of slavery in America.
The college’s President's Lecture Series program for
Juneteenth is an opportunity for audiences to hear from
and ask questions of four original 1961 Mississippi
Freedom Riders who were teenagers and front-line
activists during the struggle to ensure equal rights for
all Americans. The lecture is June 16 at 10:30 a.m. in
the 600-seat Watson Fine Arts Center at 1801 Martin
Luther King Drive. Event admission and parking are free.
E-mailed questions for reply from the four invited
original 1961 Freedom Riders will be accepted through
June 16 at noon. For information contact event organizer
Ana Lisa Garza, interim director of Enrollment
Management, at (210) 486-2300.
The title of the lecture program is Get on the Bus with
the Original Mississippi Freedom Riders, men and women
who heroically reversed the course of segregation in
interstate transportation throughout the Southern United
States. The 1961 Freedom Riders questioned and
challenged the use of race-specific waiting rooms,
restrooms and lunch counters in America’s train depots,
airports and bus stations. Students will benefit from
intensive study with prominent Freedom Riders Hezekiah
Watkins, Jesse James Davis, Hank Thomas and Delores
Lynch, and the public can observe or view the program
online.
The college concludes its 2011 Juneteenth observance
off-campus as the presentation sponsor of the San
Antonio Missions Fireworks game in honor of Juneteenth
on June 18 at 7 p.m. in the Nelson W. Wolff Stadium at
5757 Highway 90 West in San Antonio. For ticket
information contact the Missions at (210) 675-7275, or
view the Missions promotions schedule online.
About St. Philip’s: Bishop James Steptoe Johnston of the
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church of the West Texas Diocese
founded St. Philip’s College in 1898. Today, St.
Philip’s College, a member of the Alamo Colleges, is a
multi–campus institution and serves a semester
enrollment of more than 11,000 credit and more than
8,000 continuing education students. St. Philip’s
College is a Historically Black College and a Hispanic
Serving Institution. As A Point of Pride in the
Community, St. Philip’s College is among the oldest and
most diverse community colleges in the United States.
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June 24, 2011 - Messiah's Gospel Productions - A
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Gospel Musical will be
held on June 24, 2011, at Lincoln Auditorium at 6:00
p.m. Admission is free. Program will consist of local
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Killeen |
June 17 2011 - Billy Sneed And the Sneed Riding Group -
Killeen City Hall Line up 5:00, Parade starts @
6pm
LINE UP: 1. Grand Marshall:
Prince Hall Grand Lodge
of Texas - District 24
2. Miss Juneteenth
3. Miss Killeen
4. Walkers
5. Motorcycle
6. Cars
7. Trucks
8. Decorated Floats
9. Horses
For more information, contact Billy Sneed at
(254)289-1570 |
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2010 |
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GALVESTON |
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"Where it all began..."
http://www.galveston.com/2010juneteenthevents/ |
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DIMMITT |
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JUNE
19, 2010 -
We are
planning to have a Parade where the community can be
involved on June the 19th, at 9:30AM. After that
we are going to the Park to have a pick nick and provide
hamburgers, drinks, games for the children and have a
teams who can play volleyball or other sport. At night
we are going to have a reunion in one of the places for
adults and have a dance if is possible. We like
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SAN
ANTONIO |
JUNE
19, 2010 -
St.
Philip’s College will participate in the Juneteenth
Freedom Coalition’s 2010 Juneteenth Parade with marchers
and a float on the morning of June 19. The college has
entered the 2010 parade to promote education, with an
option for students, alumni, and employees to march as
volunteer participants. This year's parade lineup
departs no later than 10 a.m. from the intersection of
E. Houston St. and N. Cherry St. The parade ends no
later than noon at the west parking lot of the Joe and
Harry Freeman Coliseum at 3201 E. Houston St. A
Juneteenth Historical Ceremony on the coliseum grounds
will follow, according to parade historian Geraldine
Hoover. Riding with students on the college's float will
be St. Philip’s College President Dr. Adena Williams
Loston and Professor Emeritus Dr. William C. Davis, a
noted educator, scientist and inventor.
“It is always a high honor for our Juneteenth parade
program to include Dr. Davis on the list of role models
kids can actually see,” said 1977 St. Philip’s College
graduate and Juneteenth parade organizer Oscar Vicks.
“We ask Dr. Davis to support us when he can, because he
is a living pioneer.”
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated
commemoration of the date that slaves on the Texas Gulf
Coast island of Galveston first learned that they were
no longer slaves. Professor Emeritus Davis’ work as a
research chemist whose stamp is on such essentials as
instant mashed potatoes, soft–serve ice cream, and
particleboard, was featured in a 2010 Palo Alto Review
article Creating the Spark: A journey with Henry Ford,
George Washington Carver, Werner von Braun, and Rosalyn
Yalow. Education, empowerment and achievement are daily
components in Davis’ life. “I am partial to
Juneteenth programs that are more broad and
forward–looking than a walk down memory lane," said
Davis. "Representing St. Philip's College in this year's
parade is a way to tell people ‘it’s all about you right
now,’ while inspiring them to go to college.”
“Over the years, Dr. Davis has been a key participant in
our efforts to keep the oldest African–American
celebration alive in San Antonio,” said Hoover. “There
are many elements to our relationship with Dr. Davis and
St. Philip’s College that we are excited about. Dr.
Davis was our Juneteenth Parade honorary grand marshal
in 2008 and our parade grand marshal in 2009. He is a
great inventor, and in 2010 he was granted the title of
Professor Emeritus at St. Philip's College. We are
honored to have him enhance our program once again,"
Hoover said. For information on the 2010 parade, contact
Hoover at (210) 214–2594. |
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JUNE
19, 2010 -
St.
Philip’s College - Fine Arts Center Theater - 1801
Martin Luther King Drive - 2010 President’s Lecture
Series: Frederick Douglass: A Timeless Champion of Human
Rights in 1859. A Juneteenth highlight! St.
Philip’s College hosts a dramatic holiday program in
honor of Frederick Douglass. The College’s President’s
Lecture Series event is entitled Frederick Douglass: A
Timeless Champion of Human Rights in 1859. The actor
interpreting the life and work of banker, diplomat, and
abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) is Guy
Peartree. “Celebrating Juneteenth and celebrating the
legacy of Frederick Douglass is a totally wonderful
combination,” Peartree said. “I am repositioning my
performance in San Antonio to address many different
kinds of highlights of his career. Contact
Information: Name: Dr. Burton Crow - Phone: 210-486-2303 |
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JUNE
19, 2010 -
San
Antonio Public Library/Carver Branch - Carver Branch
Library • 3350 E. Commerce (210) 225-7801 12:00 noon CDT
Special appearance by author/actress Bern Nadette Stanis,
best known for her role as Thelma on the hit TV series
"Good Times." Ms. Stanis is also the author of two
books, "Situations 101" and "For Men Only." She will
participate in a panel discussion, "Images of Blacks in
Media: Literature, TV and Film." Also featured will be
authors Caleb Alexander, Chris Cannon, Darine Davis, T.L.
James, R.L. Sloan, Cynthia Toliver, Kimberly Kaye Terry,
Tamika Newhouse, and Lorraine Elzia. The event is
sponsored by the San Antonio Public Library, Black Men
United for Reading and Writing, The One Hundred Black
Men, Inc,. of San Antonio, and the City of San Antonio
Office of Cultural Affairs.
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NACOGDOCHES |
June 19th, 2010 - Nacogdoches Progressive Leadership Group
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
10:00 am Parade Line-Up (TJR Elementary)
11:00 am Parade Through Downtown Nacogdoches
12:00 pm Juneteenth Festival @ E. J.
Campbell Playground
Come join as we celebrate our rich heritage
with great food, festivities and fun.
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DALLAS |
JUNE 19-20, 2010 - The Act of Change, Inc - The
Sankofa Experience, 2010
A series of reenactments held throughout the day of the
African Ancestors forced journey that allows YOU to
participate or observe. June 19 and 20, 1pm until dark,
9455 Lancaster Hutchins Rd. Dallas TX (for specfic
directions call 214 500 7747 |
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HOUSTON |
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June 19th, 2010 -
The Map
Media - Join us on Emancipation Day to honor African
American heritage and the celebration of all ethnic and
racial backgrounds. Take pride in meeting and mingling
with others, along with cash bar, appetizers or entree'
and activities. Age 18+. |
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JUNE 19-20, 2010 - Lone Star Golf Association - 64th
Annual Charles M. Washington Golf Classic, June
19-20, 2010, Memorial Park Golf Course, 8:00 AM shotgun;
skins game; hospitality; individual medal play; mens and
ladies flights; 1st,2nd,3rd,4th place prizes awarded. |
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LUFKIN |
June 19th, 2010 -
Juneteenth Summer Jam Concert - George H.Henderson Expo
Center - 1200 Ellen Trout Dr - Lufkin,Texas 75904 -
June 19, 2010
Hurricane Chris LiL Flip Chalie Boy GS Boys General
Admission:$10.00 Door Open At:6pm |
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AUSTIN
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JUNE 19, 2010 -Soul of the Boot Entertainment-
It's gonna be a Philly/Austin SOUL Freedom Get Down to
celebrate the 145th anniversary of Juneteenth (SAT
6/19/2010. NIGHT FEVER! ...Ya Dig and Get Down. Volume
II SOUL (Juneteenth Edition) A Wax Poetics Monthly
Series featuring: DJ Rich Medina (Philly/NYC/Jump N
Funk) |
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JUNE 17, 2010 - Anti-Gravity Productions - Join
us for a night of the best of local hip hop and rock at
Cherrywood Coffeehouse commemorating the emancipation of
African American slaves. This year's theme is UPRISING -
calling on our community to rise up to the challenge of
grassroots change. The show will feature indie rocker
The Cocker Spaniels, DJ Owlbeemoth, and spoken word
artists/poets TBA. Juneteenth Uprising is a free
outdoor event, all ages event, starting at 8:00 pm. A
portion of tips
donated to 5604 Manor (http://5604Manor.org/), a
community organization dedicated to education and
activism. Presented by Anti-Gravity Productions and
Spork Booking. |
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JUNE 19, 2010 - Grant A.M.E. Worship Center -
Grant A.M.E. Worship Center, Austin, Texas, Rev. Adam T.
Carrington, Senior Pastor Youth will be participating in
the Juneteenth Run/Walk Event in the Juneteenth Parade. |
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JUNE 19, 2010 - Progressive Women Association -
Annual Parade will begin on 10th street and Ave.
P. The parade will begin at 10:00 am. The
Annual Morning Program will be conducted in the
Emancipation Park located on Martin Luther King Dr.
Juneteenth In The Park begin immediately following the
Morning Program. There will be a Daimono Tournment,
face painting, cake walk, hula hoop contest, sack race,
Essay Contest, jump rope contest, puppet show, praise
dancing, etc. Bring your family, bring your
coolers, bring your lawn chairs and let's make this a
Juneteenth to remember. |
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JUNE 19, 2010 - 12:00 p.m. Walter Reed
Community Center 2909 S 16th St Arlington VA 22204
The "Rebuilding the Village" Festival Committee is
sponsoring its first annual Juneteenth Celebration.
Activities demonstrating the diversity, heritage,
education and culture of our community will be featured
and will include children's activities, vendors, food,
music and entertainment. There will be a special tribute
to 15 of Arlington's Unsung Heroes. Don't miss it!
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SEALY |
JUNE 19, 2010 - Poor Boy's Automotive Solutions -
609 4th St from noon to midnight, any and all friends
welcome to celebrate June Teenth. BBQ, soul food,
homemade ice cream and baked goods, and endless kool-aid.
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REFUGIO |
JUNE
19-20, 2009 -
Event held
at the Refugio County Expo Center.June 19 there will be
a teen dance with music by D. J. Cliff Smith and rap
group Mania Boys for 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. On Saturday,
June 20 opening ceremonies starting at 10:00 a.m. with
Gloria Smith being the speaker. There will be gospel
singing, praise dancing and a youth drill team
performing. Free food, domino tourney, cake walk and
other youth activities.
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WORTH |
JUNE 27,
2009 -
Miss
Juneteenth Texas Pageant
Fort Worth, TX
Saturday, June 27, 2009
8:00 am Delegate Reception
6:00 pm Pageant
8:00 pm Awards Banquet |
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BRYAN |
JUNE 20,
2009 -
Juneteenth Committee - Parade down Martin L. King
St. from Sadie Thomas Park (a Local African American
Educator) to E. A. Kemp Elementary School (named for
another African American Educator. June 20, 2009 10 am
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HOUSTON |
JUNE
20, 2009 -
Style
Magazine Minority Media/ Juneteenth Multicultural Health
Festival & Parade - A Panel of Doctors, Hospitals,
Clinics, Ministers, Community Leaders, Volunteers, All
Media Coverage, Youth Zone,$1000.00 Dance Contest, Man
UP, Real Men Can Cook, Remembering The
Hurricane's/Juneteenth Pageants, Athelics,
Historians, Entertainment, Fashion Show, Authors Book
T.V. Movie & Play Writres, Enter your Dog or Cat in the
Healthiest Groomed, Trianed Contest, Honoring OUR Season
People & Unsung Hero's Keeping The Legacy Alive. Give
Aways lots more. First The 34th Juneteenth Emancipation
Freedom Parade 2009 which will lead us to the Festival.
The Festival Venue changed it has moved to THE George
R.Brown Convention Center downtown to accommodate the
overwhelming rspv's. Look forward to seeing your
FAMILY,Family Reunion,or Group at "The Juneteenth
Multicultural Festival/Style Magazine 2009 in
Houston,Texas!!! Where Everything is BIG!!! in Texas. We
APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS.
JUNE
20, 2009 - The
Center
for the Healing of Racism will host its 15th
Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon. 12:30 pm at
the Cullen Oaks Community Center, 4600 Cullen
Blvd. Tables, exhibits, welcome. Tickets are $35 for a
terrific BBQ & more. Reserve & purchase via telephone
713/520-8226. The 2009 Award Recipient is Tim Wise. Tim
Wise is an anti-racist writers and educator, having
spoken in 48 states and on over 400 college campuses. He
has trained teachers, as well as corporate, government,
media, military and law enforcement officials on methods
for uprooting institutional racism and is the author of
four books. For more info see website
www.centerhealingracism.org
JUNE
19, 2009 -
Palmer
Memorial Episcopal Church - Palmer Memorial
Episcopal Church - 6221 Main Street - Houston, TX 77030,
713-529-6196
Parking available at Memorial Herman Medical Plaza -
located across the street - Friday, June 19th, 8pm -
Palmer Church to host Juneteenth U2Charist with music by
Rock Band U2. Sing, Dance and Rock out at this fun and
meaningful Holy Eucharist! Reception to follow
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CHRISTI |
JUNE
19, 2009 -
Human Dev
Center - we are going to have a cookout and play water
sports
JUNE
27, 2009 -
Gospe
Express - 144 th Juneteenth Celebration Gospel Concert -
Brooks Chapel AME Church 2101 North Port.
Special Guest: Christian Lee, Co-Pastor Keri Fraser,
Lynn Roberts Jon Olivarez, and The Mighty Sincere Voices
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BAYTOWN |
JUNE 20,
2009
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Baytown
Juneteenth Celebration:
6/13/09 - 3on3 Basketball Tournament - N.C. Foote Park @
10am
6/13/09 - Gospel Explosion - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
- Baytown @ 6pm
6/14/09 - Gospel Play - "Do you see yourself" - Baytown
Community Center @ 6pm
6/17/09 - Ms. Baytown Juneteenth Pageant - Baytown
Community Center @ 6:30pm
6/18/09 - Jazz Poetry - Open Mic - Baytown Community
Center @ 6-7pm Social Hour 7-until Open Mic
6/19/09 - Prayer March - Baytown Bicentennial Park at
6:30pm
6/20/09 - Community Breakfast 8-9am, Parade - 10am,
Concert in Park (featuring Step Rideau & The Zydeco
Outlaws & other R&B groups, etc.) 12pm, Domino
Tournament in the Park.
Anyone interested in participating in any event please
contact Angela Barton 713.208.8435 or Shelia Baker
281.917.6515.
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MISSOURI CITY |
June
4-13, 2009 - Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration
Foundation - In addition to the Community Service
Awards Gala other additional planned “2009” events are;
the Annual Charitable Golf Tournament, the Historical
Dramatizations, the “Picnic in the Park”, the “One Mile
of Smiles” Juneteenth Parade, and the “Festival under
the Stars”. All of which are designed to encourage
synergy between local government, businesses, and the
citizens of this great community. With partnerships from
the City of Missouri City and other community conscience
supporters, the “2009” celebration will be the best
ever. All that’s needed is you. Lee schedule of events
at: http://www.mcjcf.com
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JUNE
19, 2009 GEAYA -CENTRAL
TEXAS JUNETEENTH PARK FESTIVAL AND PARADE - 10 am - 10
pm
Parade begins at 10 am at Comal St. and MLK Blvd located
in Austin, TX - The Historical Juneteenth Parade is a
beautiful, vibrant experience. This annual spectacle is
the signature event of the celebration. It has long been
a favorite where thousands gather to view what the
community has to offer. The Annual Juneteenth Parade has
helped define Austin's Juneteenth Celebration for years,
giving us festive and elaborate themed floats,
high-stepping marching bands, colorful drum and drill
teams. Park Festival starts immediately after the parade
at Rosewood Park located at 2300 Rosewood Ave, Austin,
TX 78702
The Central Texas Juneteenth Festival is for all
generations that will include: Clowns…Face
Painting…Carnival…R&B, Blues, Hip-Hop, Gospel…Historical
Reenactments. Juneteenth Skit by She Smiles
Entertainment...Poetry Slam…Dance Competitions.
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JUNE
20, 2009 -
Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association -
Since 1952, Juneteenth has been celebrated in
Georgetown, TX. The celebration will be held in The
San Gabriel Park and Community Center. Since the
onset, free dinners have been served, proclamations by
city officials, children and adult games, 3-on-3
Basketball competition, BINGO and a Raffle highlights
the day with prizes.
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DALLAS |
JUNE
19, 2009 -
Dallas
Area Rapid Transit -
Who: Those that care and would like to fellowship
What: Help us to make a Statement of Change by
participating in this year’s Juneteenth Celebration
When: Friday, June 19, 2009 – Food served
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: 201 N. Peak St. – Auditorium (2nd floor)
Why: All cultures coming together
Attire: Native African or Uniform
JUNE
18-19, 2009 -
Israylite Heritage - Will be showing a Documentary
Entitled "The Curses" followed by a Women's Lecture
Entitled "The Willie Lynch Letter & The Independent
Woman". Each will show the effects slavery has had on
the African American Family and the African American
Woman. Will show the conditions of our families today.
Will also show what are heritage was as a nation before
we were brought to this land as slaves. Will discuss
what it means to be free - to know your heritage and who
we are as a nation. Please join us for this
innovating presentation. Will be held at Richland
College,Dallas,Texas. Address: 12800 Abrams RD, Sabine
Hall - Room S103. Dates: June 18th & 19th, 5pm to 10pm
both nights. There will be a $5 Donation fee at the
door. To register a seat online ahead of time please go
to the following links: http://bhyywomenslecturedallas.eventbrite.com/
http://thecursesrichlandcollegedallas.eventbrite.com/
JUNE
19-21, 2009 -
The Act
of Change - The Sankofa Experience, Juneteenth
2009, is a re-enactment which allows you to
participate or observe the African Ancestors journey
from the African village, through enslavement, to
freedom on the underground railroad. We have constructed
a village with huts, slave ship, auction block,
plantation life and underground railroad route through a
wooded area. Held on June 19, 20 and 21, fron 1 pm
until dark each day on Black owned farm land, purchased
in 1876 by former enslaved Africans, and maintained by
their 80 year old great granddaughter. Outdoor event, we
advise wearing long pants and closed in toes. For more
info, or call 214 372-3500, Adults $10.00, children 10
and under free. Food and cultural vendors will be on
site
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JUNE
17, 2009 -
College
of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Rd.
Texas City, TX 77591
409-938-1211 ext. 205
Learning Resources Center Auditorium (L131)
June 17, 2009 11am - 1:30pm
Guest speaker: Len Cannon, Anchor & Reporter for KHOU TV
Channel 11, Houston, Tx
Free To The Public
Entertainment - Music - Poetry - Free Juneteenth Picnic
Lunch
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HUTTO |
JUNE
20, 2009 -
Straight Gate Fellowship invites people of all
ages and ethnicities to come celebrate the City of
Hutto's 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday,
June 20th starting at 3:00 PM. This event will be held
in the parking lot of Hutto High School at HWY 79 and
685. Stop by for spirit-fill, family fun as we celebrate
the past, present, and future of African American
community! For more information, visit our website at
www.insidethegate.org or 512-673-8392.
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ARTHUR |
JUNE
18-19, 2009 -
Melissa
Waddy-Thibodeaux will conduct a theatre workshop
for students 12 - 16 years of age. The students
will then perform with Ms. Thibodeaux in the production
"Rosa Parks" at 7 PM for the 2nd Annual Souls Afire
Dinner celebrating Juneteenth.
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SUITLAND |
JUNE
20, 2009 -
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.
- All day genealogy seminar, keynote speaker: Harold
Jones; 12 sessions(3 tracks); children's activities
(ages 7-12); refreshments served;
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LANCASTER |
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JUNE
13, 2009 -
Best
Southwest Juneteenth "Celebration of Change" - The
BSW cities of Lancaster, Desoto, Cedar Hill and
Duncanville will celebrate Juneteenth "Celebration of
Change" on June 13, 2009. The event will he held
at Community Park (1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway, from
4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Musical performances by
Konnect 4 and Harmony Tabernacle. Bring your
family for a night of entertainment and fun, bounce
houses, petting zoo, free helicopter rides, Oncor Mobile
Trailer and many, many more activities. |
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JUNE
19-20, 2009 -
The
Voice of Round Rock - Round Rock's Rhythm and
Ribs Juneteenth Festival at the Round Rock
Amphitheater. Event begins on Friday, June 19 at 5 pm
with various performers until 8 pm. Festival continues
Saturday with barbecue cookoff, live music and
activities until 6 pm. |
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HEARNE |
JUNE
20, 2009 -
Change
is Here - Parade Saturday,06/20/09, at 10:00 a.m.
Route: from Godfrey-Gentry Park (named for
two deceased African American contributors to the
community) East on Blackshear Ave., North on Navasota,
South on Alamo, then West on Blackshear Ave. back to the
the park. Other activities: speakers on history of
Juneteenth, Blacks making a difference in community,
etc.
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JUNE
20, 2009 -
Juneteenth
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BASTROP |
JUNE
18-20, 2009 -
Bastrop
Juneteenth Organization - Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration
– Luncheon Thursday for retired Afro-American Educators
of Bastrop, 11:30 a.m. at Kerr Community Center, 1308
Walnut St.; Family Night on Friday at Kerr Community
Park with gospel singers and vendors, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.;
Annual Juneteenth Parade Saturday at 10:00 am (register
at 7:30 a.m.), parade route from Fisherman’s Park to
Kerr Community Park; Annual Proclamation and
Emancipation program in Kerr Park at 11:30 a.m.,
followed by the Juneteenth Car Show; Dance Saturday
night 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., downtown on Main Street, live
music by “Blue Mist”. For the parade entry form go to
http://bastrop.wliinc3.com/Juneteenth09/juneteenthparade.htm.
Vendors can print and mail a form at
http://bastrop.wliinc3.com/Juneteenth09/JuneteenthVendorApp.htm.
Call T.C. at 512-440-7680 or 512-736-8342.
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LIVINGSTON |
JUNE
20, 2009 -
Dunbar
Alumni Association - The Dunbar Alumni Association
is planning its first Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday,
June 20, 2009 from 11:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. at the
Livingston Church of God In Christ, 306 West Street,
and Livingston. Texas.
The celebration will begin with a program highlighting
the purpose and importance of remembering Juneteenth.
We will have spirited singing and dancers from: Church
on the Lake, Indian Village First Assembly of God, First
Community Baptist Church, Livingston Church of God In
Christ, Garners Chapel Baptist Church, and the
Livingston Community Choir. As a proud graduate of
the Dunbar Class of 1965 and current President, I am
indeed honored to serve as the inaugural speaker for
this occasion.
We will be honoring Mrs. Lulane King, who will be
celebrating her 106th birthday in August, and Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Womack who will be celebrating 77 years of
marriage this year. The afternoon activities will
include fellowship with other attendees, volleyball,
softball, board games, and prizes. Turkey legs, sausage
on a stick, hot dogs, chips, drinks, ice cream, and
watermelon will be available for purchase. All proceeds
will of course enhance our scholarship efforts. |
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BRYAN |
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JUNE
19, 2008 -
Brazos
Valley African American Museum - 500 East Pruitt
Street, Bryan, Texas. The Museum will open from 1-5pm.
Activities will include picnic, panel discusion of
Junteenth celebrations in years past by persons 90+
years in age; games, poetry, music, arts & crafts. |
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KILLEEN |
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JUNE
12, 2008 - NAACP -
City Of
Killeen, June 12,2008, all day, Miss Juneteenth
Pageant |
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HITCHCOCK |
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JUNE
14, 2008 -
Stringfellow Orchards - This will be our Third
Juneteenth Family Day celebration. We have activities
for adults and children. This year we will celebrate the
return of descendants of a Frank Bell to the historic
grounds. Frank Bell worked at Stringfellow Orchards in
the 1880's & 1890's. Melissa Waddy Thibodeaux will bring
to life Fannie Lou Hamer and Harriet Tubman. The
program starts at 1pm and ends at 6pm. Free to the
public |
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GALVESTON |
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JUNE
19, 2008 -
St.
Vincent’s House - The seventh annual Gospel by
the Sea benefit concert, sponsored by St.
Vincent’s House, will take place on Saturday, April
19 at 6 p.m. at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. The
event will feature choirs from the Galveston County
area, highlighting the diversity of the Galveston
community. This year’s concert will feature The Five
Blind Boys of Mississippi, one of the most popular and
influential post-war gospel quartets, and KTRK-TV’s
Melanie Lawson will resume her role as Mistress of
Ceremonies. New to this year’s event is the Gospel by
the Sea Special Gospel Brunch featuring Advanced Praze
and Intercede choirs on Sunday, April 20 in the Moody
Ballroom beginning at 11 a.m. Concert tickets are $15
for adults and $10 for children and senior citizens. To
purchase tickets, call St. Vincent’s House at
409.763.8521. Brunch tickets are $15 for adults and
$8.50 for children and senior citizens. To reserve
brunch tickets or a special weekend “Gospel Package” at
the Moody Gardens Hotel, please call 409.741.8484 x4404 |
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2008 -
Juneteenth Development Inc. Scholarship Gala - The
Gala Affair is a scholarship banquet; young ladies
throughout Galveston County are eligible to compete for
the monetary awards. Dorothy Brown, president and
fourteen other board members, operates it. The affair
was formerly known as The Miss Galveston County
Juneteenth Pageant for ten years and was renamed six
years ago as the Juneteenth Ambassador of Galveston
County Scholarship Gala. The pageant will be held
at the Historical Central High School, 2627 Avenue M, in
Galveston, Texas on June 8, 2008 at 7:00 pm. There will
be a memorial in honor of the founder Yolanda Brown and
the former vice president Rose Bennett, whom recently
passed away. A panel of five will judge the young
ladies. They will engage in a question and answer
segment, an evening gown competition, and their own
personal bio. The candidate ages range from seventeen to
twenty-four years of age.
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DALLAS |
JUNE
21, 22, 2008 -
The Act
of Change, Inc., Institute of Cultural Arts -
The Sankofa Experience, 2008, June 21-22, 2008, 1
pm until dark, a re-enactment of our African Ancestors
forced journey from African to America. Celebrate
freedom in the African village, experience being taken
from the homeland in chains, place on a slave ship, sold
to the highest bidder on the auction block, made to work
on the plantation, and those bold enough can escape to
freedom on the underground railroad. Great historical
event for families, students, educators and church
congregations. Held on Black owned land purchased in
1872 by newly freed Africans, the Morney -Berry Farm,
9455 Lancaster-Hutchins Rd. Dallas, TX. 75241 Admission
$10. Children 10 and younger FREE.. Family rates, group
discounts and vendor space available. This is an outdoor
event, we advise against open toe shoes, halters, etc.,
and suggest participants wear long pants. Three to four
re-enactments will be held throughout the day so
regardless of the time you arrive, you can participate.
For more info call 214 372-3500
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HOUSTON
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JUNE
21, 22, 2008 -
The
National Emancipation Assoc. - The June 19th
Freedom Parade & Black Heritage Celebration (June
21-22-2008)Houston Texas & Hunble Civic Arena.The Texas
June Teenth celebration in one of the nation's oldest
and most celebrated African American Holiday's. In
Houston we celebrate this holiday by organizing one of
the nations largest parades in Down Town Houston with
over 50,000 in attendance including over 3000 entries,
over 1500 African American Trail Riders with float's
representing over 15 countries that were effected
greatly by the African Slave Trade. Afterwards we
present a two day event that will include the States
Largest Black Rodeo, concerts, over 100 food and
merchant vendors and a hair & Fashion Showcase. This
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JUNE
20, 21, 2008 -
Coalition of Pastoral Leaders of 4th Ward/Freedmen's
Town - In observance of the anniversary of the
Emancipation of slaves in Texas, the Coalition of
Pastoral Leaders of 4th Ward/Freedmen's Town will host
its Annual Juneteenth Family Heritage Day Celebration.
Friday, June 20...7:30PM...Antioch MBC 500 Clay St -
Juneteenth Celebration featuring a male chorus from the
surrounding historic churches. Windor Village Male
Chorus will also be in concert.
Saturday, June 21...10AM - 2PM: Explore a part of
Houston's history...Events include: Praise Steppers,
Black Inventors Exhibit & PVAM Exhibits, Book, & Art
Exhibits & Sales, Children’s Carnival, Puppet Show,
Water Safety and free gifts. There will be Tours
of Historic Churches, RBHYates Museum and archaeology
site.
In 1984, a 40 block area, West of Downtown, was
designated, by the United States Department of the
Interior/National Park Service, as the National Historic
District of Freedmen’s Town ---The ONLY REMAINING, post
Civil War, National Historic District of its kind in the
United States, founded by previously enslaved peoples
immediately after Emancipation. In 1984, the
National Historic District consisted of 530 National
Register Properties, and today there are less than 30
remaining and less than one mile of historic brick
streets, in the oldest and most important Black
Community of Houston, Texas |
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JUNE
21, 2008 -
The
Houston Sun-Friends of Emancipation Park -
Juneteenth Community Family and Friends Expo.
Seminars on: Health, Homeownership, Karate
Demonstration, History of Juneteenth, Music. Red soda
water and watermelon. Emancipation Park, 3018 Dowling,
Houston, TX 1-5 PM. |
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JUNE
19, 2008 -
The
Houston Sun-Friends of Emancipation Park - The Houston
Sun Presents Juneteenth Youth Talent Show, Thursday,
Juneteenth 1-5 PM, Emancipation Park, 3018 Dowling,
Houston, TX Poetry, Dance, Skits, Vocal Arts, Music and
Fine Arts contest for youth ages 4-16. Contestants will
be judged and prizes awarded. |
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EL PASO |
June
28, 2008 - Stars of the Sun Chapter No. 7 Order of the
Eastern Star - Location: Logan Heights Park (corner
of Byron & McConnell)
Date:June 28, 2008 - Time: 1 PM - 7 PM (Weather
permitting) - Activities: Price of admission is one
canned food item and all proceeds will be donated to
various organizations throughout the city. There will be
free food and drinks provided along with various forms
of entertainment to include Gospel singing, a jumping
balloon for the kids, T-shirt sales to commemorate the
event and much more. We will also have a raffle with the
first prize being $200 and the second prize being $75. |
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WACO |
JUNE
19-21, 2008 -
Heart of Texas Black Chamber -
Annual
Juneteenth Community Parade
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JUNE
19, 2008 -
East
Waco Library - Reverend Marshall Warren will speak
at East Waco Library concerning the significance of
Juneteenth, 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm. Light refreshments
will be served. |
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DURHAM |
JUNE
14, 2008 -
4th
Annual Durham Juneteenth Celebration & Unity March -
Unity March @ 11 am for men and children from NCCU to
Hayti Heritage Center; at 12 pm families unite for
Juneteenth Celebration that includes entertainment,
food, health fair, vendors, children's actitivies; free
admission; for more info visit www.durhamjuneteenth.com
or call 919-680-0465
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ANNONA |
JUNE
19-21, 2008 -
Annona
Community - We Start Friday evening by gathering
together to cook food. We BBQ all kinds of meat, fry
seafood, and celebrate together. Saturday we have a
large crowd (250-300) show up. We eat play games and
enjoy company from people we don't get to see everyday.
It is a great time for family and friends from our
community to come home and be together.
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ELGIN
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June
13-14, 2008 - The Elgin Juneteenth Committee
presents its 9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration,
starting with a Pre-Juneteenth Musical Blast presented
by the Elgin Chapter of NAACP featuring music of all
generations. The musical will held at the Elgin ISD
Administration Building Auditorium on 2001 North Ave. C,
Elgin, TX., 6:30 p.m. For further information
concerning the musical, please call Gwen Johnson at
(512)281-2036 or Bettye Lofton at (512)963-2721.
Friday night June 13th, there will be a street dance at
Veteran's Memorial Park, downtown Elgin at Depot and
Main Street from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Music
will be by KAZI's own Blues Man, Mr. Bobby "B-Bop"
Joiner and Elgin's own Mr. William "Shorty" Russell,
former owner of Shorty's Bar. Bring your lawn
chairs and your coolers and come out for an evening of
fun, good music and laughter. There will also be
vendors in the park selling a variety of food. On
Saturday, June 14th is the Grand Parade. Line up
starts at 8:00 a.m. from the parking lot of Booker T.
Washington Elementary School on Martin Luther King Blvd.
For parade application or additional information, please
contact Bettye Lofton at (512)963-2721, or Byron
Mitchell at (512)281-9582. For food booth spaces,
contact Gwen Johnson at (512)281-2036. There will
be all day activities in Veteran's Park immediately
following the parade. Activities kick off with the
opening ceremony by the Buffalo Soldiers. There
will also be gospel, R&B, Rapp, & Hip-Hop music all
afternoon. The Committee promises a very enjoyable
celebration this year so please come out and help us
Keep Juneteenth Alive in Elgin. |
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JUNE
19, 2008 -
Texas
Artists Museum - Event includes performance by M.
Waddy Thibodeaux, nationally acclaimed performer, in
"Harriet Tubman in Escape to Freedom", art exhibit by 10
area artists and buffet. Tickets $25 per person. Mail
check/money order to Tickets - TAM, 3501 Cultural Drive,
Pt Arthur, TX 77642. For more info visit
www.texasartistsmuseum.org or call Sandy Trevino-Wigley
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June 14
& 19 - Groves Educational Foundation - Houston County
Juneteenth Celebration - Houston County (in
Crockett, Texas) will once again observe the declaration
of freedom from slavery in Texas, through its observance
of the Juneteenth Holiday. The Groves Educational
Foundation in conjunction with the Juneteenth Committee
will once again host the Annual Juneteenth Celebration.
The Juneteenth Celebration is the result of the signing
of the Emancipation Proclamation , which was read June
19, 1865 in Galveston Texas. The Juneteenth
Committee of Houston County, is off to a
great start. This is the 23rd Celebration.. This
year’s theme is, “Remembering the Dream”.
Several major events will highlight this year's
celebration: the Juneteenth Pageant Induction and
Pageant, the Juneteenth Parade, the Official Opening
Ceremony and Festival at the Groves Educational Center.
The Juneteenth Contestants and their escorts will
officially be inducted into the Jr. and Miss Juneteenth
Pageant during an induction ceremony Wednesday, June 11,
2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Crockett High School.
The Pageant will be held Saturday, June 14th at 6:00
p.m. at Crockett High School. The induction
ceremony and the pageant will also include a
non-competitive category for Little Miss & Little Mr.
contestants who are enrolled in grades below Jr. High
School. Special entertainment will be provided by
pageant escorts and a High School teen group. The
remaining Juneteenth events will be held on the 19th.
The Celebrations on that day will began with the 23rd
Annual Juneteenth Parade. Line up-will be at 9:00
in front of Old Jr. High. The Parade will conclude
at the Groves Educational Foundation (1l05 Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard). Including the historical
downtown camp street. The Grand Marshal will lead the
parade The Official opening Ceremony, which will include
the reading of the proclamation, will be held
immediately after the parade (at approximately 1l:00).
Community recognition awards will be given alone with
motivational speeches. The Groves Educational Foundation
will give a community citizenship recognition award .
The Queen and Courts and other youth contestants will be
featured at the ceremony. Special entertainment will be
provided by the Juneteenth Contestants and other
community performers. The remainder of the day
will include fun activities for both youth and adults.
The committee this year is: Dr. Ianthia Fisher,
Coordinator, Beverly Burleson, and other committee
chairs: Beverly Taylor, Pageant Chair, Z’Enitta
McKnight, Parade Chair, Danny Horton, Leslie Horton
Rodgers, Linda Warfield, and, Della Newman &
Lela Wheeler Advisors. Everyone one is invited to
come and join us in this celebration. For additional
information contact: Dr. Ianthia Fisher
(936) 544-8276 or Beverly Taylor,(936) 544-2125 work
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June
21, 2008 - Bastrop Juneteenth Committee - The
Bastrop Juneteenth Committee will have its annual parade
on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00 am in downtown Bastrop
and will end at Kerr Community Center where the
festivities will continue including food, car show,
music and Emancipation program. A street dance in
downtown Bastrop at 8:30 pm until 11:30 pm will feature
Blue Mist Band. All activities are free to the public.
Other related activities begin at Kerr Community Center
on June 19th. |
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MCALLEN
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June
21, 2008 - NAACP - Park on west side of Ware Road
between Expressway 83 and Business 83 Sat. June 21, 2008
from noon till 8 p.m. |
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MARLIN
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June
19, 2008 - Marlin Juneteenth Club - Downtown
Parade @ 11:00 AM - 1st Prize for best entry: $25
- 2nd Prize for 2nd best entry: $15 - Juneteenth Program
& Dinner @ 1:00 PM - Falconer-Stamps Center - 332 Durr
Street - Marlin, TX 76661 |
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MISSOURI CITY |
June 9-14,
2008 - Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (MCJCF),
a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. -
Events this year are designed to raise cultural
awareness, build character in our youth, and provide
wholesome entertainment for the entire family,
regardless of background or nationality.
6th Annual Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration
activities include:
June 9 - Celebrity Golf Tournament, Sienna Plantation
Golf Club, One Waters Lake Blvd., Missouri City, Texas
77459
June 12 - Freedom Tree Dramatization, Freedom Tree Park,
Lake Olympia, 2 Swan Isle Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459
June 12 - Picnic in the Park, Grand Lakes, Lake Olympia
June 12 - Community Service Awards Dinner featuring Dr.
Rod Paige, Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, 16090 City
Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
June 13 - Director's Dance, Missouri City Civic Center,
1533 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77459
June 13 & 14 - Houston Rockets Blacktop Battle 3-on-3
Summer Tour, Hunter's Glen Park, 1340 Independence
Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77489
June 14 - Juneteenth Festival (arts/crafts, kid, food,
health/wellness, business zones), Hunter's Glen Park
June 14 - Juneteenth Musical Festival, Hunter's Glen
Park
June 14 - "One Mile of Smiles" Parade, Texas Parkway,
begins at Wells Fargo Bank, 2440 Texas Parkway, Missouri
City, Texas 77489
June 14 - Praise 92.1 Spirit of Praise Youth Choir
Challenge, Hunter's Glen Park
June 14 - Battle of the Bands, Hunter's Glen Park
Regarding the Praise 92.1 Spirit of Praise Youth Choir
Challenge, KROI/Praise 92.1 FM Promotions Director
Kameika Smith said, "My expectation is to have a
glory-filled day, full of energy, creativity and
worship. We're excited to have Houston's own gospel
artists Kurt Carr, Kathy Taylor and Gary Mayes serving
as youth talent judges and we're looking forward to
gospel recording star Troy Sneed bringing it all into
perspective with his special performance." Visit
www.praise921.com for details.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated
commemoration of the end of slavery in the United
States. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865, the
observance has spread across the United States and
includes celebrants of all nationalities.
For information, contact Margo Williams Handy, MWH
Public Relations, 281-213-9554, 832-492-2407, margo@mwhpublicrelations.com
or go to www.mocityjuneteenth.com.
MWH Public Relations
Margo Williams Handy, 281-213-9554 or 832-492-2407 |
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June
19, 2008 - Leesville Community Juneteenth - The Old
Ball Ground at intersection of HWY 80 and FM466
Leesville,Tx. On 6-19-2008 at 12:30pm. We will be
eating, singing,playing games and showing old things.
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CONROE
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June
19, 2008 - Conroe Concerned Citizens - Thursday,
June 19, 2008 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: MLK, Park - 1001 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Conroe, TX
Program starts at 11:00 AM.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating
the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back
to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers,
led by Major General
Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news
that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now
free. Please join the Conroe Concerned Citizens
Organization in celebrating freedom and unity for all.
There will be food, games, dominoes, music for all ages!
Please come out and support us! |
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PRAIRIE
VIEW |
June
19, 2008 - Prairie View A&M University - Texas State
Rep. Al Edwards will speak at Prairie View A&M
University's
Juneteenth Celebration
WHO:
Prairie View A&M University
WHAT:
Juneteenth Celebration at PVAMU, hosted by the Texas
Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture (TIPHC)
and the Texas Black History Preservation Project
WHEN:
Wed., June 18
Noon-3:30 p.m.
(Opening Reception Noon-12:30p.m.)
WHERE:
Prairie View A&M University
Samuel Metters Auditorium in the
Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Building
Prairie View, Texas 77446 |
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MADISONVILLE |
June
19, 2007 - Juneteenth Club - The Madison County
Juneteenth organization,
located in Madisonville, Texas. Will be having it
annual Juneteenth celebration, on Tuesday June 19th at
the Madison County Junteeth Center.
The day will begin at 10:AM with a parade, speakers,
free luncheon, games and other activities.
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TEXARKANA |
6-16-07
- Trinity Temple C.O.G.I.C. - This will be the 7th
Annual Clebration to take place at the Church 307
pinehurst, Time: 3:00 pm until dark, there will be food
, choirs singing, and Preaching. Elder Logan Wesley
will deliver the Word of God to close out the
event.
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WEST
COLUMBIA |
June
16, 2007 - Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
- Juneteenth Memorial and Sugar Mill Rededication
Ceremony
Join Varner-Hogg at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2007
in honor of Juneteenth as we rededicate the plantation’s
sugar mill to the individuals whose labor built and ran
it with a twilight ceremony. A new,
historically-correct snake fence built to protect the
sugar mill will also be unveiled at that time.
Gather with us as we remember those who were enslaved,
as well as those who died during the Middle Passage.
Entrance into the park for this event is free to the
public. For additional information, contact Angela
Pfeiffer at (979) 345-4656 opt. 5, ext. 3.
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WORTH |
6/16/07
- Bass Performance Hall -D.L. HUGHLEY at BASS HALL
in FORT WORTH on SATURDAY, JUNE 16! The star of "The
Hughleys," "The Original Kings of Comedy," "Studio 60 on
the Sunset Strip," "Premium Blend," "Comic Relief,"
"Weekends at the D.L." and much more makes his debut
Bass Hall appearance! Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 8:00
p.m. with special guest Malik S. For Tickets call
1-877-212-4280
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COLLEGE
STATION |
06-15-07 - City of College Station - 24th Annual
Juneteenth Carnival will be held at Lincoln Recreation
Center. Activitieds include music, food and games for
all.
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HITCHCOCK |
June
16, 2007 - Stringfellow Orchards - Located at the
Historic Strigfellow Orchard property in Hitchcock, Tx.
This is our second annual Juneteenth Family Day
celebration. We will have activities for kids and
adults. A great community event. The event
06-16-07 will start at Noon and end at 5pm.
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SAN
ANTONIO |
06-09-2007 - St Phillips College - Pageant held at
st phillips college 6-9-2007
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LEESVILLE |
June
19,2007 -
Juneteenth Celebration
- Old Ball Ground at intersection of HWY 80 and FM
466 Leesville,Tx. June 19,2007 Time 12.30pm.
Dinner,games,old things,music, church service, singing
and etc are welcome.
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MIDLAND |
June
15, 2007 - Unity Music Festival - The Palmer Drug
Abuse Program and the Midland Coalition present: "Unity
Music Festival" featuring 7PM Entertainment, Cellus and
the Loose Grip and various Artist. This event will be
held on Washington Park (corner of Indiana & South
Adams) Come out for a night of blues, rap, and R&B you
will not be disappointed. This is a family friendly
alcohol and drug free event. Concert starts at 7pm and
will go until 11pm. As with all of our Juneteenth events
it is Absolutely Free!
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WACO |
June 16
- Cen - Tex African American Chamber of Commerce -
The event will be held on Saturday June 16th from 10:
00a.m. to 11p.m. The event location will be held at 715
Elm Ave in Waco. There will be a Block Party with K104
broadcasting live on site from 10a.m. to 2p.m. Vendors
will be present to sell their food and games for the
children will be available during this time. A Kick Off
Event will be held starting at 3p.m with Gospel group
performances and much more. At 6p.m. you will be treated
with performances from several Hip Hop and R&B groups
provided by Million Dollar Productions. Come join us for
a day full of fun. The event is FREE. For more info call
(254) 235 - 3204.
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June
16th 2007 - seminole indian scouts - parade at
10:a.m. folling a program at the carver school grounds.
mucic, booths, games, dance. guest speaker, and awards
to be announced.
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RICHARDSON
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June 15
-16,2007 - Diva's for Christ - A DIVA Pamper and loving
your Sister Day
"PROJECTING THE REAL YOU"
THE MIS-UNDERSTOOD DIVA - Holiday Inn 1655 N
Central Expressway, Richardson , Texas 75080
Friday June 15,2007 -
7:00pm
Saturday June 16, 2007- 8:00am
Buffet - 8:00 to
9:30 am
more info:
214-650-7065
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June
15, 2007 - Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, Cultural Awareness Committee - Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs First Annual
Juneteenth Picnic and Program
Sponsored by: Texas Department of Housing and Co9mmunity
Affairs' AFrican American Cultural Awareness Committee
in conjunction with the Events Planning Committee
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 12noon - 2:00pm
Place: Waterloo Park, Reserved Area, 403 East 15th,
Austin, Texas
Tickets: $5.00 (please purchase from Committee member)
Juneteeth Literary Book Tour - Delta Authors on Tour
- Mitchies’ Gallery will present an exciting event
featuring the literary talent of several dynamic authors
currently engaged in a nation-wide tour. They will
be in Austin to participate in a free program scheduled
on Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
It will be held Mitchie's Gallery, 6406 N. IH 35, Suite
# 2800
Austin Texas, 78752, http://www.mitchie.com. Earlier
this year the Delta Authors on Tour was featured in
Tampa, FL, Ft. Worth and are returning to Austin for a
second tour event. They will be hosted in San
Antonio for an event on June 14.
The Austin community is invited to meet, hear and
support the following published authors who hail from
Dallas to San Antonio:
Ja Adams – Austin, Author of – Chameleon, a Tale of
Love, Deceit and Passion and Purple Haze
Lovell Brigham – Dallas, Author of - No Men Need Apply
Olga Samples Davis – San Antonio, Author of – A Time to
Be Born and Things My Mama Told Me
Antoinette V. Franklin – San Antonio, Author of - These
Rainy Days, An Untouched Song, Sisterly Love, My Rock
and My Salvation, A New Beginning, Going Home, and In
The Mist of Struggle Stands a Woman
Linda Everett Moyé, JD – San Antonio, Author of - From A
Delta’s Heart, The Courage to Say It, and Where Spirits
Dance; publisher of Delta Girls Stories of Sisterhood
The presenters will also share their expertise and
experiences related to becoming a published author.
Book signing by all authors will take place immediately
following the program. Please come out to support
this event. It is free to the public and promises
to be a cultural, informative and educational experience
you do not want to miss! Refreshments will be
served.
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DALLAS |
June
23, 2007 - Progress Theatre & South Dallas Cultural
Center - In honor of Juneteenth, Progress Theatre
begins their summer tour on June 23, 2007 with the
Dallas, TX premiere of their acclaimed musical piece 'MEMBUH!
MEMBUH: Confessions of The Only Generation
Sponsored by the South Dallas Cultural Center
WHEN: Saturday, June 23rd @ 8pm
WHERE: Richland College, Fannin Performance Hall
12800 Abrams Rd; Dallas, TX 75243
TICKETS: $10-general; $5 students & seniors
~Discounts are available for groups 10+! Group tix MUST
be purchased in advance
'MEMBUH (as in "Remember") combines musical theatre,
storytelling & spoken word, into a high-energy piece
that follows young family members (all in their 20's)
through the highs and lows of recapturing their family
legacy. The family's colorful, unpredictable
stories weave past legacies,—like a family legend that
re-writes the founding Juneteenth —with their present
day lives as they decide which tales to pass on or leave
untold. 'MEMBUH brings issues of love, prejudice,
family, history and memory to the stage, celebrating the
often overlooked insights of today’s young adult
generation.
Call toll-free (877)3-PT-TOUR for more information or to
buy tickets.
June
16-17, 2007 - The Act of Change, Institute of Cultural
Arts - The Sankofa Experience, 2007, June 16-17,
2007, 1 pm until dark, a re-enactment of our African
Ancestors forced journey from African to America.
Celebrate freedom in the African village, experience
being taken from the homeland in chains, place on a
slave ship, sold to the highest bidder on the auction
block, made to work on the plantation, and those bold
enough can escape to freedom on the underground
railroad. Great historical event for families, students,
educators and church congregations. Held on Black owned
land purchased in 1872 by newly freed Africans, the
Morney -Berry Farm, 9455 Lancaster-Hutchins Rd. Dallas,
TX, Admission $10. Children 10 and younger FREE..Family
rates, group discounts and vendor space available. For
more info call 214 372-3500
June
19, 2007 - STREETS i Entertainment - LOCATION; WHAT BAR
DATE: June 19 2007
TIME: 8:00p.m. - 2:00a.m.
ACTIVITIES: SINGING, DANCING, and through out the night
give off facts about Juneteenth.
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GALVESTON |
Saturday, June 9 - St. Vincent's House - Sixth
Annual Saint Vincent’s Episcopal House “Gospel By The
Sea”
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 General Admission, $12 at the door
Location: Moody Gardens Convention Center, One Hope
Boulevard
Contact: Saint Vincent’s Episcopal House
(409)763-8521, ext 15
Join KTRK-TV’s Melanie Lawson, Edith “Mama” Randolph,
the oldest living Gospel recording artist, and other
show-stopping vocalists from the Galveston and Houston
metro areas in celebrating the history and sounds of
Gospel music.
This sixth annual night of praise kicks off Galveston’s
Juneteenth Heritage Celebration. All concert proceeds
benefit St. Vincent’s House.
Since 1954, St. Vincent’s House has ministered the
disadvantaged and underserved population of the greater
Galveston community through social service ministry and
community outreach programs. Gospel by the Sea is
a fundraiser that helps support the efforts of St.
Vincent’s House and enables them to maintain and expand
their programs.
June
19, 2007 - Reedy Chapel A.M.E.Church -We have a
reading of General Order#3 at the Galveston County
Courthouse, exactly as it happened on Jan 1, 1866. Then
we march from there to our church, just two blocks away.
The Emancipation Proclamation is read on the steps of
the church outside, and all come inside afterward. I
direct the Galveston Heritage Chorale, which sings all
of the music for the occasion. We sing the time-honored
spirituals, mostly the ones about freedom, elected
officials and leaders of the Galveston Historical
Foundation speak, and we have refreshments afterward at
no charge for all present
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TEXAS
CITY |
June
10-19, 2007 - Juneteenth in Texas City, Tx, will be
honored by several events over the course of 10 days.
Included are a Miss Juneteenth Pageant (June 10: Doyle
Convention Center), Gospel Fest (June 15: Doyle
Convention Center), Juneteenth Parade (June 16: downtown
Texas City), BBQ cookoff and festival (June 16: Nessler
Park), Annual Golf tournament (June 18: Bayou Golf
Club), and "Reading of the Proclamation" (June 19:
Nessler Park Rotary Pavillion).
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EAGLE
LAKE |
June 16
,2007 - Power Unlimited & E.H. Henry Historical
Corporation - Power Unlimited and the E.H. Henry
Historical Corporation will be hostings its first
Juneteenth Cook off and Celebration. There will be
Juneteenth awareness, food, music, games, and lots of
fun for the entire family
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BEAUMONT |
6/16/07
- CUMULUS BROADCASTING - MAGIC 102.5 - JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION AT FORD ARENA IN BEAUMONT TEXAS ON SATURDAY
JUNE 16. THERE WILL BE LARGE ACTS PERFORMING,
BOOTH SPONSORS, AND LOTS OF FUN FOR EVERYONT,
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June
16th 2007 - Messiah's Gospel Production Co. -
Messiah's Gospel Production Co. Inc. will present it's
annual Celebration of Freedom Gospel Musical featuring
up and coming new gospel artist and praise dancers.
The second annual Juneteenth Made A Difference Award
will be given to retired director of the Port Arthur
City Health Department, Mrs. Ernestine Wade. A
reception will be given for her from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. The musical will follow immediately. The
event will be held at the Christian Faith Missionary
Baptist Church, 1919 Jefferson Drive, Port Arthur Texas.
For more information contact, Iona Wade-LeBlanc at 409
892-5086 |
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HOUSTON |
Saturday, June 16, 2007 - Houston Juneteenth
Mutlicultural Festival - The Houston Juneteenth
Multicultural Health Festival (HJMHF) is an annual
family festival supported by Houston Mayor Bill White,
the HJMHF has goals to unite Houston’s multicultural
communities to elevate the importance of living an
active, healthy lifestyle and help eliminate Houston’s
ranking on the national “Fattest Cities in America” list
compiled by Men’s Fitness Magazine.
The HJMHF includes a showcase of the Praise 92.1 FM 1st
Annual Inspiration and Praise Dance Competition, zones
for health (includes free health screenings and
immunizations), teens and kids, food and beverage,
exposition of local business and professional
organizations, arts and crafts and Real Men Cook – a
Father’s Day family celebration of men making a
difference in their communities. Marking its 18th year,
Real Men Cook will be presented in 11 U.S. cities
including Houston.
The entire family and people of all backgrounds are
welcome to attend!
6/16/07 - Scott Gertner's Sports Bar on Richmond and
Fountainview 4-10pm Ms. Juneteenth Pagent Rain Drops
Foundations Charity Donations
June
16, 2007 - Coalition of Pastoral Leaders of 4th
Ward/Freedmen's Town - Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
10am to 4 pm
In observance of the anniversary of the Emancipation of
slaves in Texas, the Coalition of Pastoral Leaders of
4th Ward/Freedmen's Town will host its Annual Juneteenth
Family Heritage Day Celebration. The activities
will take place in several of the remaining Historic
Churches, with Food Court and Shuttle tour buses
beginning at 118 W. Gray at Cushing Streets.
Events include: Praise Steppers, Black Inventors Exhibit
& PVAM Exhibits, Book, & Art Exhibits & Sales,
Children’s Carnival, Puppet Show, Water Safety and free
gifts. There will be Tours of Historic Churches,
RBHYates Museum and archaeology site.
Culminating from 2 to 4pm, at 118 W. Gray, will
be an extraordinary gospel celebration featuring
comedian Marcus Wiley, a combined choir comprised of
members of the historical churches of Freedmen’s Town, a
reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, and
recognitions.
The Family Heritage Day will also feature screenings of
several Films such as, The Camp Logan Riots, “In The
Name of Old Colored High” and “Mighty Lions”, a feature
about the late civil rights hero Rosa Parks.
In 1984, a 40 block area, West of Downtown, was
designated, by the United States Department of the
Interior/National Park Service, as the National Historic
District of Freedmen’s Town ---The ONLY REMAINING, post
Civil War, National Historic District of its kind in the
United States, founded by previously enslaved peoples
immediately after Emancipation. In 1984, the
National Historic District consisted of 530 National
Register Properties, and today there are less than 30
remaining and less than one mile of historic brick
streets, in the oldest and most important Black
Community of Houston, Texas
June
19th - VA Medical Center - 2002 Holcombe Blvd - 19th
June at 1:00 P.M - Fashions and Talent
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Odessa |
June
15-19,2007 - Black Cultural Council of Odessa -
2007 Juneteenth Celebration - Odessa, Texas
Friday, June 15, 2007
9:00p.m. - 1:00a.m.
Dance @ MCM Fun Dome Hotel
Saturday, June 16, 2007
9:00a.m. - Health Fair
6:00p.m. Opening Ceremony
7:00p.m. - Juneteenth Pageant
10:00p.m. - Live Band
Sunday, June 17, 2007
8:00p.m. Gospel Celebration
Monday, June 18, 2007
7:00.p.m - Little Miss. Juneteenth
Pageant
8:00p.m. - Odessa Idol
Contest
10:00p.m. - Midlnight - Live
Entertainment
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
12:00Noon - Free Bar-B-Que
2:00p.m. - Rap Forum
4:00p.m. - Magic Show
8:00p.m. - Parade
10:00p.m. - Live Entertainment
june
19 - HEB - 11-5p HEB AT 6102 SCOTT,
SPOKEN WORD, HISTORICAL READINGS, FREE SODA DONATED COKE
COLA, FOOD VENDORS/DEMOS SAVIOYS CAJUN, HEB BUDDY,
KEEBLER ELF, TONY THE TIGER, TSU'S JUMP START, JACK
YATES H.S. AND MORE
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Calvert |
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June 18, 2006
- The Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church will host their 2nd Annual Juneteenth Church in the Park celebration. This spirit-moving event will take place at Payne-Kemp Park in Calvert, Texas at 11:00AM. The message will be delivered by none other than the Pastor Kervin Babers Sr. This years service will focus on: "Remembering the Past, Preserving our Present, and Saving our Future". There will be singing and reflections of our Afro-American History.
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Edinburg |
Sat. June 17,
2006 - There will be a memorial service at the historic
Restlawn Cemetery at 9 am followed by refreshments at
a nearby related site. |
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Hempstead
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June 17, 2006
- Greater St. Peter's Baptist Church - We will have a parade that will line up at 9:00a.m. in the VF Factory Parking off of Old 290 Hwy. The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. leaving the VF parking lot heading west on old 290 highway traveling 15 blocks to 15th street, then travel north approx. 6 blocks to the Hempstead City Park. The celebration will begin at noon with lots of fun and games, live band, live performances and free food and drinks.
"Come be a part of a community wide celebration"
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Austin
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June 7, 2006 - Christian Fundamentalist Internal Revenue Employees (CFIRE)
- We will host a Gospel Explosion, featuring a saxophonist, IRS Gospel Choir, Mimes and a jewlry fund-raiser sale... We plan to have slides commemorating this event on our local work site monitor. |
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Fort Worth |
06/06/16
- US NAVY - Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base is sponsoring the 1st Annual Multicultural Fair on the 16th of June from 1100 to 1600 at the base gym. There will be entertainment, cultural dishes and various cultural booths set up.
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Littefield
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6-16 ,2006 to 6-19, 2006
- We start on Friday with prayer, and that will start the celebration we have games all day and at noon we have a fundraisers a big fish fry. This year we are having a Juneteenth banquet, on
Saturday we start out with Juneteenth Freedom walk at 8:00am. then at noon we have a big Juneteenth bar-b-que in the park with all free food
you can eat, at 11:00am that day we take all the home bound food. Saturday night we have Juneteenth street dance. Sunday at 3:00 we have all Juneteenth church. we back to the park for more games. This year Juneteenth will be on Monday so we are going to have cook out at 5:00. free.
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Corpus Christi |
June 9-19, 2006
- Corpus Christi Juneteenth Coalition - The Juneteenth Coalition, comprised of local members of the Corpus Christi Consortium of Doctors, the Black Chamber of Commerce, Women Business Owners, the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) and the Northside Juneteenth Committee will be sponsoring The Second Annual, “Ten Days of Celebration and Exploration of Emancipation”, from June 10-19, 2006. The Business Expo and Dinner Banquet will kick-off the celebrations on June 10, 2006.
In observance of Juneteenth, the Business Expo will promote learning, bring together professionals, potential employers, institutions, and opportunity seekers. It will also provide a place where strong business connections can begin and grow. Attendees will come face-to-face with informative and innovative exhibitors offering opportunities, showcasing their products and services to help you reach that goal, by making valuable new connections.
The keynote speaker for the Solomon M. Coles Inaugural Dinner Banquet will be Ms. Kimberly Oliver, of Silver Springs, MD, the 2006 National Teacher of the Year. The banquet will begin at 7 pm on June 10, 2006 at the Holiday Day Inn-Emerald Beach, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Dallas |
June 18, 2006 - Dallas Historical Society
- The Dallas Historical Society proudly announce the third Annual Celebration of Juneteenth. The festivities will run from 2:30 till 7:00PM on Sunday June 18, 2006. We will have a good old fashion Texas Bar B.Q. starting at 2:30. Lunches, sandwiches, and soda will be sold at a minimum price. The program will begin at 3:PM with the reading of General Order No.3. It is the document read on June 19, 1865, by General Gordon Granger freeing the slaves in Texas. Pastor Ralph E. Gipson, of Rejoice Lutheran Church in Coppell, Texas, will present the keynote address on the cultural ramifications of Juneteenth. There will be two proformances of the hit musical, "Blind Lemom Blues," a
musical by Alan Govenar and Akin Babatunde. It chronicles the life of the blind Dallas street musician, Blind Lemon Jefferson. The cast include Akin Babatunde as Blind Lemom and Cavin Yarbrough and Alisa Peoples. DJ Sport Ism will provide us with music between shows.There will also be an exhibit on Heroes of Texas, the people, black, white and brown, that made a difference here in texas. There is no admission fee so everyone is invited to a true celebration and an opportunity to be entertained and to learn about our history.
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Galveston |
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June 10-19
- Galveston Juneteenth Coalition
Juneteenth Events:
Saturday - June 10, 2006
4th Annual Saint Vincent’s Episcopal House “Gospel By The Sea”
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $15/Students and Children $10
Location: Moody Gardens Convention Center, One Hope Boulevard
Contact: Saint Vincent’s Episcopal House (409)763-8522
St. Vincent’s Episcopal House is very proud to present Vickie Winans as the featured artist for the “4th Annual Gospel By The Sea.” The mistress of Ceremony will be the renowned Anchor Melanie Lawson of KTRK-TV Channel 13 in Houston, Texas. Local talent will also be featured.
Sunday - June 11, 2006
14th Annual Juneteenth Development Corporation Pageant
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $15/Children $7.50 at the door
Location: Flagship Hotel, 2501 Seawall Blvd.
Contact: Dorothy Brown (409) 762-0063
Young ladies ages 17 to 24 will compete for scholarships and prizes. Each participant will be judged on an oral presentation of her goals and aspirations; a creative presentation of her talent; formal wear and a question and answer session.
June 13-19, 2006
Nia Culture Center Youth - African American Heritage Exhibits
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave M
Contact: Ruth Ouzenne (409) 765-7086
Tuesday - June 13, 2006
10th Annual Al Edwards Juneteenth Banquet
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25.00
Location: Old Central Cultural Center
Contact: Ennis Williams (409) 744-1491
The speaker will be Dr. Frederick Tillis, a graduate of Central High School now residing in Amherst Massachusetts. He will speak on the Texas State theme “Come On Home Where It All Began” highlighting the history of Juneteenth and its importance to our heritage. Sponsorships for the banquet are $300, $500 and $600. Proceeds benefit the Old Central Cultural Center.
Thursday - June 15, 2006
Galveston Pioneers: Houston Develops Jazz to the World
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Central Cultural Center
Tickets: $5.00
Contact: Izola Collins (409) 762-0423
Dr. Fredrick Tillis, world renowned Composer, poet, educator and musician returns to his Galveston hometown to trace our music roots with his church and school band peer Izola F. Collins. With “live and recorded musical examples, visual scenes of the Gulf Coast Blues Pioneers will be shown along with the sounds they produced.
Friday - June 16, 2006
4th Annual Underground Railroad
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Garten Verein Pavilion - Kempner Park, 27th and Avenue O
Contact: Tommie Boudreaux (409) 740-0454 or Lori Farned (409) 765-783
The African American Heritage Committee and the Education Committee of the Galveston Historical Foundation proudly presents “The Making of an Underground Railroad: From Slavery to Freedom.” This day of activities will acquaint students 8 to 11 years of age with challenges Blacks faced to escape slavery. Mrs. Izola Collins will teach students songs of that time to sing on Monday morning, June 19. Returning for the fourth year will be “The Children’s Groit” by Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed. of Houston, Texas.
Saturday - June 17, 2006
1ST Annual Juneteenth Picnic (Hitchcock)
Time: 12 Noon until 5 p.m.
Location: Stringfellow Orchards, 7902 Hwy 6, Hitchcock
Contact: Samuel and Doris Collins III (409) 938-3782
Come celebrate and picnic on the historic Stringfellow Orchards property in Hitchcock, Texas. Events for the day will include: Hitchcock’s Parade (starts at 10a.m.), activities for children, dramatic skits, Car Show, BBQ Contest, Quiz Bowl and more. The event is open to the public.
7th Annual Gospel Explosion in the Park
Time: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 3601 Avenue H, Galveston
Contact: Rev. Peter and Quinnette James (409) 762- 0088
The Gospel Explosion is a spiritual event sponsored by Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Please bring the entire family to join the festivities and listen to great gospel music. Prayers will be offered for our fallen solders and others. Booths will be available as well as activities for young Children. If you are interested in participating please contact the persons listed above. The event is open to the public.
Monday - June 19, 2006
27th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Reading and Prayer Breakfast
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Ashton Villa, 2300 Broadway, Galveston
Contact: Douglas Matthews (409) 772-8773
The Emancipation Proclamation will be read to commemorate the historic event that occurred in Galveston on June 19, 1865. The Emancipation Proclamation was actually enacted on January 1, 1863, but news of the freeing of the slaves traveled slowly. Galveston holds the distinction of being the place of the first reading of the Proclamation in the South and where Juneteenth began. Texas State Representative Al Edwards from Houston, Texas has been in attendance for the last 26 years. He is the originator of two very important Juneteenth Bills. Both bills have passed and Juneteenth is now a state holiday, the second bill for monuments to be placed on the state grounds in Austin, Texas and in Galveston, Texas will soon materialize. Breakfast for the public will follow the free event.
Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Parade
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 25th and Ball to the New Wright Cuney Park at 41st and Ball
Contact: Leon Phillips (409) 762-7777 or Barbara Gordon (409) 599-8050
The event is open to the public. Anyone who wishes to participate should contact Leon Phillips or Barbara Gordon. You must have proof of auto liability insurance. Marching bands, drill teams and high kicking performers from Houston, Dallas and other areas will excite the crowds along the route. Beautiful horse driven carriages will also be featured.
Annual Annie Mae Charles Juneteenth Jubilee Picnic
Time: After the Parade
Location: New Wright Cuney Park, 41st and Ball, Galveston
Contact: Barbara Gordon (409) 599-8050 or Anna Fields (409) 765-1974
The picnic will begin after the completion of the Juneteenth Parade. Complimentary refreshments will be provided as well as music and activities for the entire family. The picnic is free to the public.
Reedy Chapel’s Annual March, Prayer Service, Musical and Reception
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: March from Galveston Court House on 21st and Sealy to Reedy Chapel AME Church, 2013 Broadway, Galveston
Contact: Diane Henderson Moore (409) 621-5007 or Christy Carl (409) 766-2340
Reedy Chapel AME Church, Galveston County Historical Museum and guest will commemorate the reading of General Order # 3 in front of the Galveston County Courthouse and then march to the church at 2013 Broadway. At the church the Emancipation Proclamation will be read by the pastor, the Reverend Mrs. Brenda Payne, a program of African American spirituals and gospel music will follow. After the service refreshments will be served. The public is invited to participate.
Galveston Juneteenth Coalition - (409) 744-1491
2627 Avenue M, Galveston, Texas 77550
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2005 |
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WACO |
June
17-20
Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce
We will have a three-days celebration starting with a
Bar-B-Que Cook-Off on Friday, June 17, 2005. On
Saturday morning the parade will begin at 10:00 AM,
booths will be set-up and there will be many games and
activities for kids.
CLARK'S CELEBRATION
- FOOD, FUN AND FROLIC. WE WILL JUST HAVE BAR-BE-QUE, WATERMELON AND ALL THE GOODIES. THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE INVITED. IT WILL BE AT MY HOME IN MY BACK YARD AND GARAGE. WE WILL PLAY, EAT, PLAY CARDS, DANCE AND YELL!!!!! |
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EL CAMPO |
June
17
Total Praise Ministries
WE
WILL BE HOSTING A MISS. JUNETEENTH PAGEANT AS WELL A
NEVER BEFORE SEEN MR. JUNETEENTH HERE IN OUR SMALL TOWN.
ALL CONTESTANT MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH GRADES, AND
WILL HAVE TO ANSWER A QUESTION ON WHAT DOES JUNETEENTH
REALLY MEAN.
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AUSTIN |
June
19, 2005 - HBCU Picnic Committee - The HBCU Picnic
will happen on Saturday, June 18th
(Juneteenth/Father’s Day weekend) from 10a-3p on the
grounds of Carver Museum. We are encouraging all HBCU
graduates to come out and relive their experiences from
the days on the “yard” - or college campuses. We are
also encouraging non-HBCU graduates to come out and
experience what they missed out on! The event is free
and open to public. The overall purpose of the picnic is
to unify and connect alumni of all HBCUs presently
living in Austin and surrounding areas; as well as,
provide the opportunity for high school students to
interact with successful HBCU graduates from a wide
variety of professions and to hear, first-hand, about
the excellent opportunities in higher education offered
by HBCUs. Some of the planned activities include:
· Friendly competition games & tournaments among the HBCUs
· A Juneteenth Display in the Carver Museum
· Remarks from Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (Invited)
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DENTON |
7th
Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant - Saturday, June 11,
2005, 4:30 p.m. University of North Texas, Union
Building - Lyceum Room Admission: $5/individual;
$8/couple Seventh Annual Miss Juneteenth Scholarship
Pageant. Contestants compete for scholarship dollars and
prizes in a personal interview, talent and evening gown
competition. Live entertainment provided. Gospel
Extravaganza Friday, June 17, 2005, 6:30 p.m. – C.H.
Collins Activity Stage in Fred Moore Park Community
lunch will be held at noon at the American Legion Hall.
Cost: $3.50 $1.50 for seniors. Live gospel music in the
park hosted by our very own Ms. Senior Texas 2002,
Charlye Heggins. Softball Tournament June 17 & 18, 2005
– Fred Moore Park Ball fields Entry fee - $175 Co-ed
softball teams competition. Double elimination
tournament. Trophy and championship T-shirts awarded for
first place team and a trophy for second place team.
Juneteenth Parade
Saturday, June 18, 2005 – Check-in and lineup begins at
the Civic Center parking lot, 321 E. McKinney at 9 a.m.
The parade leaves the Civic Center at 10 a.m., winding
its way through the southeast Denton neighborhood to
Fred Moore Park. Prizes are awarded for the best
entries. Juneteenth Celebration - Saturday, June 18,
2005, 11 a.m. – Fred Moore Park The celebration kicks
off with the parade winding through the neighborhood to
the park and the announcement of the parade winners. The
celebration is a day filled with fun and excitement for
the whole family. There will be food, music, live bands,
vendors and booths, children’s games, talent show,
prizes and much more. |
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ANGLETON |
| - Brazoria
County Juneteenth Committee - Brazoria
County Juneteenth Celebration - Saturday, June 18,
2005 -Jesse H. Bates Park- Angleton, Texas 77515
-Theme: Education A Key to Freedom - Parade Downtown
Angleton 12 noon Part Activities Immediately following
parade - To participate contact 979-233-4785 Commerative
Program 5 p.m. Food Booths, Bingo w/prizes, Moonwalks,
Juneteenth T-shirts Arts and Craft booth rentals
available 979-849-4530 |
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TEXAS CITY |
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17-18 2005 - Carver Park Juneteenth Festival
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*Parade: Theme"Celebrating a Proud Heritage" 9a-10
*Reading of Proclamations buy Mayors of Texas City and
LaMarque, Tx. *Historical Perspective:Dr. Alex Pratt *Reinactment
of General Granger delivering orders in Galveston, Tx.
*Gospel Extravaganza 11-4pm *Kids Zone & Talent Expo
*Fishing Rodeo7a/5p 7*Baseball Tourney
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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE
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June
18 2005
Dyess Black Heritage Committee -The event will take
place in the base picnic area on Saturday 18 June
2005. The official Juneteenth activities begin at
1:00 PM but we are kicking off the day with a Church
Service from 1100AM - 1230PM. Juneteenth activities
include: Free Food, Children's Games, Juneteenth Lesson,
Gospel Performances, R&B Performances, Poetry, Dancers,
and more. |
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EL PASO |
June
25, 2005
Stars of The Sun Chaper No. 8 Order of The Eastern
Stars, Norris Wright Cuney grand Chapter Texas and
jurisdictions - 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
sponsored by The Stars of the Sun Chapter NO.8, O.E.S. a
non-profit Masonically Affiliated Organization June
25, 2005 from 3PM - 8PM Northgate Optimist Club in
Northeast El Paso Guest Speaker: Michael Parker, Worthy
Patron Entertainment: Music, Food, Fun, Dancing,
Education, Kareoke, Education. Jumping Balloon for the
kids, Pie Toss, and More!!! Raffle Drawings with cash
prizes Admission: $3.00 in advance, and $5.00 day of the
event.
June
18, 2005 -
Victory Warriors Dance Academy and Community Partners
- Victory Warriors Drill and Dance Academy.
Juneteenth Performance - WHERE: Concordia
Cemetery, El Paso, TX - 7:00 AM The Victory
Warriors Drill Academy and their Historic Buffalo
Soldiers Unit will participate in recognition of the
Buffalo Soldiers who are buried in Concordia Cemetery.
In conjunction with the Fort Bliss 3-2 ADA, El Paso
Sheriff Department and El Paso Buffalo Soldier 9th and
10th Horse Cavalry Association,. There will be a full
Recognition of Honor for 32 soldiers. Six will be place
as missing in action. A burial reenactment with 1800
dress and a dedication of the gravesite as a
historic site. The reenactment processional will began
at 8:00 AM. The public is invited to participate in this
recognition ceremony.
June
18, 2005 -
Inter Club Council Of El Paso - The Annual
JUNETEENTH Celebration & Pinic - Mary Webb Park, 3400
Missouri Ave. 12:00 noon-4pm free to the
public. - JUNETEENTH PRAYER BREAKFAST MCCALL NEIGHBOR
CENTER 3231 E WYOMING EL PASO,TX 6:30 AM COST $5 PER
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DALLAS
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June
19, 2005 3pm-6pm. The Dallas Historical Society
celebrates it's 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, in
honor of the 140 year anniversary of the freedom of the
slaves. We will have an official ceremony with city
officials on hand and participating. Ms. Lisa Hembry,
Dallas County Treasurer, and DHS Board Trustee will be
the Mistress of Ceremony. Councilman Leo Chaney will cut
the ribbon on our exhibit and Mrs. Elisabeth Dunn,
President of the Board of Trustees at the DHS will give
the welcome. The exhibit,"Freedom, Equality,Respect: The
Struggle for Civil Rights in Texas," an exhibition
presented by the Dallas Historical Society in a learning
partnership with St. Philip's School and Community
Center. Attorney Peter Lewis, Trustee of DHS, will read
General Order No. 3 which freed the slaves in Texas.
Pastor Ralph E. Gipson, pastor at Rejoice Lutheran
Church of Coppell, Texas, and Trustee of DHS will
address the significance of the celebration. Reminding
all of us Americans that "When we celebrate freedom for
one, we celebrate freedom for all." There will be
performances by the "Dallas Black Dance Theatre." The
South Dallas Concert Choir will perform and soloist
Sheila Webb will perform her solos. A picnic will be
held on the patio and steps of the Hall of State. Sport
Izm will be our deejay for a second year in a row. The
event will be held at the Dallas Historical Society,
located in the Hall of State at Fair Park. Sunday,
June 19, 2005 3pm-6pm. For more information call
214-421 4500 x 105. The program is supported in part by
the City of Dallas, The Texas Commission on The Arts,
and the Northern Texas/Northern Louisiana Synod-ELCA.
The Act of Change, Inc., Institute of Cultural Arts, Kumaasi African Ensemble, Sando-Ryu Karate Do Asso., Dallas Chapter of N'COBRA, The New Black Panther Party, The Nation of Islam, Mosque #48
The Sankofa Experience: The Journey Begins June 18 and 19, 2005, 12 noon until dark Dallas,TX, 9455 Lancaster-Hutchins Rd (call 214 372-3500 for directions) Attendees will participate in this reenactment of our African Ancestors journey from Africa to America. You can feel the excitement of living in an African village, the horrors of being kidnapped and placed on a slave ship, the shame of being sold on an auction block, the brutality of working on a plantation, and the fear and anticipation of escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. This event is being held on sacred black owned land, purchased in 1876 by former enslaved Africans. This is not a play, but a true reenactment that will change your reality and restore
Ancestral Memory. Admission is $10 for adults, children 10 and under , free. Overnight packages are available. Vendors are welcomed, $75 for one day, $120 for weekend. For more information contact The Act of Change, at 214 372-3500
June
18, 2005 African American Museum - Its Happy 30th
Birthday for the African American Museum as its
celebrates with a 30th Anniversary Gala Picnic and
Juneteenth Blues and Jazz Festival. Headliners are David
"Fathead" Newman and R.L. Griffin. It all takes place at
the museum in Dallas' historic Fair Park. For
more information call 214 565-9026 ext 304
Pathway to a Healthy Heart Campaign - Dallas
residents will have another opportunity to bring a buddy
and get healthy during a unique community program,
called the Pathway to a Healthy Heart Campaign, on
Saturday, June 18, 2005. This next neighborhood health
event and walking program will include free screenings
for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and Body Mass
Index. A healthcare expert will also be onsite to
provide assessments of screenings and respond to health
concerns.
June 18, 2005
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Singing Hills Recreation Center
1909 Crouch
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CROSBY
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| June
19, 2005 - The Elias Carson Civic Center hosts our
Juneteenth celebration that kicks off at 9:00 with
dancing, contests, history, crafts, Praise groups and
praise dancers, food galore and fun! fun! fun! |
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MISSOURI CITY
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CORPUS
CHRISTI |
June 15, 2005 - Northside Juneteenth Committee
- Rev. James Orange, Civil Rights Activist from
Atlanta, GA will be the guest speaker at the dinner
event located at the Solomon P. Ortiz International
Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. 6:00-9:00PM, Silent
Auction and Music by Carl Lewis and the Deadbeats will
kick off the night. Individual Tickets are $50.00,
please contact Twila at (361) 548-2622 for more
information.
SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE INC. C.C.
- IN HONOR OF JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY WE WILL BE
HOSTING A LUNCHEON FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF
WITH TRADITIONAL FOODS. WE WILL ALSO PLAN ON SPECIAL
MUSIC PRESENTATION TO OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF. SOUTHERN
CAREERS INSTITUTE INC. C.C. 2422 AIRLINE ROAD CORPUS
CHRISTI, TX 78414 DATE: JUNE 16, 2005 TIME: 12:10 P.M
naacp
- juneteenth religious service, 06/19/2005 7.pm
parkdale baptist church 3875 south staples guest
speaker-ronald sailor jr of atlanta,ga
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LANCASTER
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| June
18 2005 -
Lancaster Bible Fellowship Church
- Miss Teen Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will be held at
Lancaster High School at 7:00 P.M. Pageant will consist of 13-16 year old teens. This will be a pageantry of encouraging and embracing the spiritual beauty of our girls inwardly. In addition, we will present our boys in an oratorical presentation. These activities are to enhance the love and respect toward others. |
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DEL RIO
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| Juneteenth Celebration Committee
- June 18 2005 - Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.; end at Moore Park where the festivities will be held. Bar-b-que, speakers, booths, entertainment and more. |
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FORT WORTH
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We will have a
community wide celebration Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 10AM to 7PM. The event will be held on several acres of property surrounding
Greater Mount Tabor Christian Center located at 2513 S. Edgewood Terrace in Fort Worth, Texas 76105. There will be games, rock climber, bounce houses, dunking booth, turkey legs, sausage on a stick, nachos, hot dogs, funnel cakes, frozen lemonade, barbeque corn, singing, dancing, and lots of fun.
STEPPING INTO DESTINY ARTS GROUP WILL REMEMBER &
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH
June 11 - June 24: Stepping into Destiny is a new
art group in the Fort Worth, Texas area whose mission is
to encourage artists from the full spectrum of the
creative arts and crafts to step into their artistic
destiny. The group has chosen to do a theme of artistic
expressions centered around the oldest celebration of
freedom from slavery, Juneteenth. As we walk through the
beginning of a new millennium and century the “Destiny
Steppers” are remembering Juneteenth Now…. and Then.
June 19 is the day Texan black folk, finally got set
free from the laws of slavery in America. Stepping into
Destiny Arts would like to express some of their
interpretations of the heart and soul of Juneteenth. The
artists will show some facts, significances, celebration
traditions, the shames of, pains of, hopes and dreams of
Juneteenth artistically. The artistic gifts:
Presley Franklin, Gin “Halley” Koo, Anna Mulone, Hei
Yung Park, E. La Rue, Tanya Starks and James Weisner Jr.
, Lillian Weisner, and Raymond Williams. The hope of the
artists is to Foster positive self-identity and
increased cultural knowledge for all people Increase
understanding of the concept of freedom and of culture.
Increase awareness on how to celebrate freedom from
slavery for people around the world. In the tradition of
the Ghanaian's, we will Sankof Juneteenth (San – koof to
learn the lessons of the past in order to advance into
destiny) freedom. Comparatively contrast the initial
changes of moving from slavery to freedom in Black
America Leave a legacy of the traditions and meanings of
Freedom from Slavery Serve as artistic historians as we
celebrate the holiday called, Juneteenth. For more information, contact: Tanya M. Starks- Fort Worth 817.919.2009 President- James Weisner Jr. 817. 534.8834
Near
Southeast Development Corp - The event will take
place over the course of 2 days: Saturday, June 18th
- Sunday, June 19th, at the historic Evans Avenue
area (I-35 and Rosedale) in southeast Fort Worth
from 3pm to 11pm. Activities include: Mixed
Entertainment to include Jazz, R&B, Comedy, Dance, and
Local Variety Acts; Food Vendors (turkey legs, funnel
cake, BBQ); Non-Food Vendors (t-shirts, jewelry, African
art) and Service Providers (HIV testing, Sickle Cell
testing, Blood Donation) |
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HEMPSTEAD
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Greater St. Peter's Baptist Church
- June 18 2005 -
A parade will start at 10:00a.m. on 5th Street and proceed west on Austin Street to 15th and travel north on 15th to the Hempstead City Park. There we will have free food, fun, games and activities. We will have a live Zydeco Band. The event will be broadcasted live by our local radio station KPVU 91.3 FM |
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Lubbock Juneteenth Organization
Sunday, June
11
Antonne M. Jones, Author
"The Family: A Philadelphia Mob Story"
Patterson Library, 2:00pm
Monday, June 13
Texas Tech University re-enactment play
(Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation)
Variety of events and activities for all ages
Estacado High School, 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 14
Opening Reception
Mae Simmons Community Center, 7:00pm
Wednesday, June 15
Old Tyme Camp Meeting
Christ Temple Church of God in Christ
Elder W. David Haynes, Pastor
2411 Fir Ave., 7:00pm
Thursday, June 16
King Dominion Groundbreaking
NE Lubbock Development Corp.
(Across from Estacado High School), 11:00am
Mister & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Showcase 2005
Estacado High School Auditorium, 6:30pm
Friday, June 17
Senior Citizens Dance
Mae Simmons Senior Citizen Center
6:00pm-9:00pm
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority "Man & Woman of the Year
Awards"
Mae Simmons Community Center, 7:00pm
Saturday, June 18
Parade (United on Parkway to Mae Simmons), 10:00am
All-Day Park Activities: Vendor Booths, Health Fair, TTU
activities, raffle giveaways, music & entertainment
Forgotten West Riders Trail Ride
Mae Simmons Park, 6:00pm
Sunday, June 19
Pastoral Sermon featuring Rev. Charles Davis of the
Clouds from Tuscaloosa, AL
“Fatherhood & the Black Man” • 11:00am
Community Baptist Church, 220 MLK Blvd.
Old Tyme Gospel Service
featuring Rev. Charles Davis and the Clouds • 3:00pm
Many guest churches attending
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 2512 Fir Ave. |
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GALVESTON |
GALVESTON JUNETEENTH COALITION JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
2005 AND GALVESTON GATHERING
Saturday - June 11, 2005 3rdAnnual Saint
Vincent’s Episcopal House “Gospel By The Sea” Time:
6:00p.m.Tickets: Adults $15/Students and Children
$10Location: Moody Gardens Convention CenterOne Hope
BoulevardGalveston, Texas 77551Contact: Saint Vincent’s
Episcopal House (409)763-8522St. Vincent’s Episcopal
House is very proud to present Vickie Winans as the
featured artist for the “3rdAnnual Gospel By The Sea.”
The mistress of Ceremony will be the renowned Anchor
Melanie Lawson of KTRK-TV Channel 13 in Houston, Texas.
Local talent will also be featured.
Sunday - June 12, 2005 13thAnnual Juneteenth
Development CorporationTime: 7:00p.m.Tickets: Adults
$15/Children $7.50 at the doorLocation: Strand
Theater2317 Mechanic Galveston,Texas 77550Contact:
Dorothy Brown (409) 762-0063Young ladies ages 17 to 24
will compete for scholarships and prizes. Each
participant will be judged on an oral presentation of
her goals and aspirations; a creative presentation of
her talent; formal wear and a question and answer
session.
June 14-19’2005 Nia Culture Center Youth -
African American Heritage ExhibitsTime:10:30a.m. -
4:30p.m.Location Old Central Cultural Center2627 Ave M,
Galveston, Texas 77550Contact: Ruth Ouzenne (409)
765-7086Tuesday -
June 14, 2005 9thAnnual Al Edwards Juneteenth
BanquetTime: 7:00p.m.Tickets: $20Location: Old Central
Cultural Center2627 Avenue M Galveston, Texas
77550Contact: Ennis Williams (409) 744-1491The speaker
will be Rev. Leonard Barksdale, Esq., Pastor of the
Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.
Rev. Barksdale is a proud 1967 graduate of Central High
School. He will speak on the Texas State theme “Come On
Home Where It All Began” highlighting the history of
Juneteenth and its importance to our heritage.
Sponsorships for the banquet are $200, $400 and $600.
Proceeds benefit the Old Central Cultural
Center.Wednesday - June 15, 2005
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*Galveston Gathering - Central High School Memorial
ServiceTime: 7:00p.m.Location: Old Central Cultural
Center2627 Avenue MGalveston, Texas 77550Contact:
Sherman Boyer (409) 762-2918Ceremony to honor deceased
members of Central High School.. Family and friends of
the deceased are encouraged to attend. A reception will
follow the program. The public is invited.
Thursday - June 16, 2005*Galveston Gathering -
Central High School Class NightIndividual classes
participating in the Galveston Gathering will plan
activities for their class members and will notify the
members of the time and place they will meet. Please
notify Mrs. Bell about your plans.Contact person for
Galveston Gathering: Margaret Bell (762) 6048
Friday - June 17, 2005 3rdAnnual Underground
RailroadTime: 8:30a.m.Location: Garten Verein Pavilion -
Kempner Park27thand Avenue OGalveston, Texas
77550Contact: Tommie Boudreaux (409) 740-0454Lori Farned
(409) 765-783The African American Heritage Committee and
the Education Committee of the Galveston Historical
Foundation proudly presents “The Making of an
Underground Railroad: From Slavery to Freedom.” This day
of activities will acquaint students 8 to 11 years of
age with challenges blacks faced to escape slavery. Mrs.
Izola Collins will teach students songs of that time.
Returning for the third year will be “The Children’s
Groit” by Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed. of Houston, Texas.
Students will sing several of the songs they learned the
day before Saturday morning at Ashton Villa during the
reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. *Galveston
Gathering “Back To School Sock Hop”Registration for
Galveston Gathering: $35.00per/personTime: 7:00p.m.-
MidnightLocation: Old Central Cultural Center2627 Avenue
MGalveston, Texas 77550Contact: Margaret Bell (409)
762-6048Travel down memory lane as you sock hop with
classmates and friends to your favorite records of
yesterday. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served
from 7:00p.m. until 10:00p.m. Extra tickets are $15.00.
Saturday - June 18, 2005 26thAnnual Emancipation
Proclamation Reading and Prayer BreakfastTime:
8:30a.m.Location: Ashton Villa2300 Broadway Galveston,
Texas 77550Contact: Douglas Matthews (409) 772-8773The
Emancipation Proclamation will be read to commemorate
the historic event that occurred in Galveston on June
19, 1865. More than two years after the war had ended
Major General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston with
news that the war was over and the slaves were free. The
Emancipation Proclamation was actually enacted on
January 1, 1863, but news of the freeing of the slaves
traveled slowly, and the Union Forces were not strong
enough to enforce the code. Galveston holds the
distinction of being the place of the first reading of
the Proclamation in the South and where Juneteenth
began. This is why the reenactment is so vital to the
history of Galveston and the South. Texas State
Representative Al Edwards from Houston, Texas has been
in attendance for the last 25 years and will be present
again this year. Rep. Edwards is the originator of two
very important Juneteenth Bills. Both bills have passed
and Juneteenth is now a state holiday, the second bill
for monuments to be placed on the state grounds in
Austin, Texas and in Galveston, Texas will soon
materialize. The monument in Galveston will be unveiled
during the Juneteenth ceremony at Ashton Villa this
year. Breakfast for the public will follow the free
event.Annual Juneteenth Jubilee
ParadeTime:11:00a.m.Location: 25thand Ball to the New
Wright Cuney Park at 41stand BallContact: Leon Phillips
(409) 762-7777Barbara Gordon (409) 588-8050The event is
open to the public. Anyone who wishes to participate
should contact Leon Phillips or Barbara Gordon. You must
have proof of auto liability insurance. Marching bands,
drill teams and high kicking performers from Houston,
Dallas and other areas will excite the crowds along the
route. Beautiful horse driven carriages will also be
featured.Annual Annie Mae Charles Juneteenth Jubilee
PicnicTime:12:00 Noon Location: New Wright Cuney
Park41stand BallGalveston, Texas 77550Contact: Barbara
Gordon (409) 599-8050Anna Fields (409) 765-1974 The
picnic will begin after the completion of the Juneteenth
Parade. Complimentary refreshments will be provided as
well as music and activities for the entire family. The
picnic is free to the public.6thAnnual Gospel Explosion
in the Park Time: 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.Location: Menard
Park2700 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77551Contact:
Rev. Peter and Quinnette James (409) 621-1414Rob Cahee
(409) 740-1144 The Gospel Explosion is a spiritual event
sponsored by Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
Please bring the entire family to join the festivities
and listen to great gospel music. Soloist, church
choirs, and praise dancers will lift your spirits during
this great celebration in the cool breeze in the park
located across the street from our beautiful
beach.Prayers will be offered for our fallen soldiers
and others. Booths will be available as well as
activities for young children. If you are interested in
participating please contact the persons listed above.
The event is free to the public.Reedy Chapel’s Annual
March, Prayer Service, Musical and ReceptionTime:
6:00p.m.Location: Galveston Court House (21stand Sealy
to Reedy Chapel AfricanAmerican Episcopal Church (2013
Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77550)Contact: Diane
Henderson Moore (409) 621-5007Christy Carl (409)
766-2340Reedy Chapel African American Episcopal Church,
Galveston County Historical Museum and guest will
commemorate the reading of General Order # 3 in front of
the Galveston County Courthouse and then march to the
church at 2013 Broadway. At the church the Emancipation
Proclamation will be read by the pastor, the Reverend
Mrs. Brenda Payne, a program of African American
spirituals and gospel music will follow. After the
service refreshments will be served. The public is
invited to participate.
*Galveston Gathering - Juneteenth Central High Blue and
White BallTime: 9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.Location: Old Central
Cultural Center2627 Avenue MGalveston, Texas
77550Attire:“Dress To ImpressContact: Margaret Bell
(409) 762-6048Enjoy classmates and old friends as you
reminisce and dance to the music of the well known Down
to Earth Band. Extra tickets are $15.00.
Sunday - June 19, 2005 Sunday morning attend a
church of your choice.*Galveston Gathering Juneteenth
Family PicnicTime: 1:30-5:30p.m.Location: Kempner
Park27thand Avenue O Galveston Texas 77550Contact:
Margaret Bell (409) 762-6048The picnic will include
activities for children and families. Come out to enjoy
the great fellowship and say farewell to your classmates
and friends. You must have a ticket for the Barbeque
Dinner. Extra tickets are $7.00 each. Galveston
Juneteenth Coalition2627 Avenue M, Galveston, Texas
77550 (409) 744-1491For more information on Galveston
Island and Juneteenth contact the Galveston Park Board
or Galveston Island & Visitors Bureau Toll-free
(888)425-4753
Reedy
Chapel AME Church - On June 18,2005, at 6:00 pm
in front of the Galveston County Courthouse,
General Order #3 will be read. After a brief march
to Reedy Chapel AME Church on 20th and Broadway, the
Emancipation Proclamation will be read followed be the
New Galveston Heritage Chorale's singing of "Lift Every
Voice and Sing "by J.W. and J.R Johnson arranged by
Roland Carter. The chorale, under the direction of
Mrs. I.E. Collins, musician and author of the Book
"Island of Color -- Where Juneteenth Started",
will perform several Negro spirituals which commemorate
the theme of Juneteenth--Freedom. Come here
chorale works which are a part of our African-American
heritage performed in four part harmony. A dramatic
presentation by Melissa Waddy Thibodeaux will complete
the program. Refreshments will follow. |
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MARLIN
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Juneteenth Club will sponsor sponsor a program at
the Falconer-Stamp center on Durr Street 6-18-05.The
parade will start at 11am, and program at 2pm.
Barbecue will be served after the program. |
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HOUSTON
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June 19, 2005 - Juneteenth Celebration Concert
featuring Lavelle White and Leonard "Lowdown" Brown.
Sponsored by the Houston Blues Society. Two top
performers of Houston Style Blues will entertain.
June 4 -19, 2005 - National Emancipation Association,
Inc. 32nd Anniversary Freedom Festival.
Theme: "Parenting Youth the Jesus Way".
June 4, 2005 - 6:00 pm Miss Juneteenth of Texas Boat
Ride
June 11, 2005 - 6:00 pm Miss Juneteenth of Texas
Coronation Pagent - 10012 Cullen MultiPurpose Center
June 18, 2005 - 10:00 am Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Parade - Downtown Houston
June 19, 2005 - 2:00 pm Juneteenth Freedom Festival -
Miller Outdoor Theater, Herman Park - Emancipation Day
Program - Recognition of Senior Citizens - 3:45 pm Free
Bar-B-Que - 4:30 pm Talent Extravaganza - 8:00pm
Entertainment: 4 Bands and main feature. Call 713
529-4195 for information.
June
19, 2005 - Houston
Style Magazine
Whole
Foods Market-Wilcrest Store
11145 Westheimer Houston, TX 77042
Event Contact Person-Tricia Jolly: 713.784.7776;
Date: 06.19.04; Time: 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Admission and activities for this event are free and
open to the public. There will be music, water games
for children, free stickers, coloring books, and
multiple
booths full of festive and delicious foods.
Whole
Foods Market 2955 Kirby Dr. Houston Texas
77098 June 19,2004 Juneteenth Celebration Food,
music, lots of fun in the best Natural food store in the
nation. Contact: Mary Thomas 713.520.1937 for more
details!
June 18 "The Collaboration" of the
African-American
Aerospace Network, Boeing Black Employees
Association, National Society of Black Engineers,
National Technical Association, and United Space
Alliance, will host a four-hour evening event on
Friday,
June 18th from 4:30 - 8:30 PM at Clear Lake Park
on
NASA Rd. 1 in Seabrook. The evening will include
"edu-tainment" an awesome menu, rides, fun, and all
the trimmings. Ticket prices range from Free - $8.00
depending on age.
June
19 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- "Harlem
Nights (1900-1940) - An evening of adult expressions
of African American influences in music, art, the spoken
word and casino play".
We are encouraging our patronages to consider
"Harlem Renaissance Attire" (i.e. Men- Zoot Suites and
Women Flapper dresses). The $40 dollar ticket price
will include admission, complimentary food and
beverages from local vendors, and a starter bag of
casino chips. A portion of the proceeds will go to fund
scholarships (at Willowridge, Madsion, Jones, and
Sterling high schools), Project Alpha, and our
Historical
Black Colleges and University (HBCU) tour.
An added venue this year will be the attempted
recreation of 125th Street circa 1926 complete with
vintage cars and famed locals of the day (i.e. The
Savoy Ballroom, The Cotton Club, and Smalls
Paradise). Though the dress and the mood will be
reminiscent of yesteryear the live music, DJ, art, and
the
spoken word will highlight current local talent. The
Harlem Renaissance was and extremely important
period in in the development of African American
Culture. It was an "Awakening"! Providing us with the
offering of such notables a Duke Ellington, Langston
Hughes, and Aaron Douglas. The event will be held at
the Edwin Hornberger Conference Center on 2151
West Holcombe Boulevard -Medical Center area
June 19 2ND ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
at Greater True Faith Missionary Baptist Church
3701 Elgin Street Houston, Texas 77004
Reverend Ben Roy Lillie, Sr., Pastor
713.748.1701 Guest Speakers:
Professor Milton J. Woods is a retired Expatriate Civil
Engineer, Adjunct (Part-time professor @ Texas State
University)
Dr, Bobby L. Wilson is Provost & Senior Vice President
of Academic Affairs & Student Services @ TSU
Dr. Charlene Evans is Executive Vice President @ TSU
Dr. Nicole Bradford is Director of Aggie Honor System
Office @ Texas A&M
Essay & Poster Contest
Talent Contest
Door Prizes
Food & Fun
June 19 The Powell- 4833 Mallow Juneteenth 3:00
Having a party for the children five and up celebrating
Juneteenth and what it really means.
June 18, 2005 - Can't Stop Entertainment - The
event will be held on June 18,2005 from 2-6pm
at Thomas Wussow park located at 500 Greens Rd. Houston,
Tx 77060. We will be showcasing rappers, singers, dance
groups, etc. Kbxx 97.9, Party 104.9 will be there.
Children are welcome, the event is absolutely free all
day, there is a water sprayground so kids may wear there
swimsuits w/ extra clothes, also there will be a
volleyball tournament for adults. It is basically a fun
day in the park to gather and appreciate Juneteenth. |
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June 18, 2005 - Abundant Life Christian Center -
An all day event at our church facilities. There will be
talent shows, bar-b-q cook off with the grand prize
being a big screen t.v. (15 lb. meat requirement), jump
rope contest and an evening at the Apollo in our church
facilities. We are putting together a live human sort of
wax museum where the characters will come into motion
and tell their history pertaining to Juneteenth. Every
one is welcome. we are searching for jump rope teams in
and around our area, please help!!!!!! Jubilee
begins at 2p.m., until 8p.m. Barbeque
Cook-Off, with 52" high-res television as grand prize -
community welcomed! Three-on-three basketball
tournaments, softball games, jumprope contests, Live
Historic Museum, Live Radio Remote, Afternoon at the
Apollo, a comedy, talent and music show (participants
still being sought!), and a choir-fest at 6p.m.
Call Susan Gray Paez at 409-938-6253 for questions or
contest sign-ups. |
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June 17, 18, 19 2005 -
Mayor
Monique McDuffie-Davis - Trailride, Zydeco, Dance,
and Rodeo |
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TEMPLE |
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June 18, 2005 - Al Edwards National Juneteenth
Association - In the City of Temple, a Parade will
be held at 10am the March will start at South end
if MLK street proceed down to Ave H. BLvd on to 24th
Street in which Fergurson Park is Locate. All event will
be held at this park. Followed by the reading of the
Proclamation the events begin. There will be cookouts,
games, music, and a talent show. Come out and join our
celebration...Fergurson Park 24th and E. Adam. |
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Dunbar Neighborhood Council, Inc. will celebrate
Juneteenth on June 18, 2005. The
festivities will start at 12:00 noon and will
include Bar-B-Que, singing by the Gospel Jubilees of
Mineral Wells, and a variety of activities. The
celebration will be held at DNC Property, 702 South Oak
Avenue and off S.W. 1st Avenue. |
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CALVERT
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Olive Missionary Baptist Church - This is the 1st
Annual Festival in Calvert. We will be having
Church in the Park at 11:00am and Pastor Babers will
bring the message. Immediately following, there
will be food, games, prizes, a live dj, and educational
booths. It will be held at the Payne Kemp Park. This
years theme is "Unity in the Community". |
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HUNTSVILLE |
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June 18, 2005 - Ellis Unit State Prison - We will
celebrate Juneteenth with the incarcerated African
Americans at the Ellis Unit which houses 2400 inmates.
This celebration will host Evangelist Lankford from
Centerville and his lovely wife. We will also host
Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, TX. |
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