MISSISSIPPI
Natchez
THEME: Sankofa"Reaching back to move
forward" schedule of events: June 13th: Freedom walk for
kids northside school 3:30 ages 10-18.
June 19th: Dedication of FORK IN THE ROAD SLAVE MARKET SITE
with marker from MS DEPT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY 5:30.
ST CATHERINE ST AND D'VEREAX DR.; MOVIE TBA, ALCORN STATE NURSING SCHOOL 7:30 P.M. June 20th: Family Fun Day Natchez National Historical Park Melrose 12noon-6:00p.m.
food, fun, entertainment for entire family. Free admission 4th
annual JUNETENTH rodeo. Liberty Park rodeo arena 7:00 p.m. admission $3.00 children
12 & under free. Call now for festival rates at DAYS INN 445-8291 OR LADY LUCK HOTEL
445-0605. FOR MORE INFOMATION CALL (601)446-6600 OR (601)446-6345 E-mail lhill@bkbank.com
African Americans in Texas have celebrated Juneteenth ever since 1865and in 1978 June 19 was made a state holiday, making Juneteenth the first official African American holiday in the United States. Join us Friday June 19 at 5:30 P.M. for a Libation prayer and ceremony at the Forks of the Road site where a historic marker will be erected and dedicated at the second largest enslavement market in all the south. On Saturday June 20 we will have a family fun day on the grounds of Melrose Plantation. Food, entertainment and fun for all.
Tchula
6/13/98: "Delta Blues Meets Delta Jazz" Lee Shot Williams & Ron Myers In Concert! Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rap Music Contest, Health Fair, Workshop on Farm Injuries, 11:00am-8:00pm, Downtown, FREE ADMISSION!
6/20/98: "National Day of Prayer for the African-American Farmer"
1:00pm, Senior Citizens Building For Information contact Dr. Myers (601)-247-1471
(601)-247-1384(fax) e-mail: NAJLJune19@aol.com MYERSFOUND@aol.com, web site:
http://www.actom.com/njclc.htm
http://www.actom.com/myersfound.htm
Belzoni
6/19/98: "Juneteenth Christian Prayer & Praise Worship Service" 6:00pm, New Life Christian Fellowship Church, Dr. Ron Myers, Pastor, George Lee Ave. & Jackson St. For Information contact Dr. Myers (601)-247-1471 (601)-247-1384(fax) e-mail: NAJLJune19@aol.com MYERSFOUND@aol.com web site: http://www.actom.com/njclc.htm and http://www.actom.com/myersfound.htm
Greenville
6/18/98: "Mississippi Jazz Legacy Lecture Series" Dr. Ronald Myers, 12:00noon, Mace Building, 119 S. Theobald Street, Reception Following. For Information contact Dr. Myers (601)-247-1471 (601)-247-1384(fax) e-mail: NAJLJune19@aol.com or MYERSFOUND@aol.com web site: http://www.actom.com/njclc.htm and http://www.actom.com/myersfound.htm
Yazoo City
Vicksburg
The Heritage Center in Vicksburg,
Mississippi will sponsor this year's Juneteenth Celebration at the
Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe
Street, Vicksburg, MS from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment,
food, games, lectures, historical recollections, and vending will highlight the
event. A talent show will also be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at the Vicksburg City Auditorium. For information call The Heritage Center at 601.629.9010
E-mail: HeritageCt@aol.com
Jackson
Juneteenth - An Emancipation Celebration; Learn the history of this African American Holiday and enjoy entertainment, fellowship, food and games at Margaret Walker Alexander Library, 2525 Robinson Road, Friday June 19, 1998, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Program & Reception). Festival on the Grounds, Saturday, June 20, 1998, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sponsor: The National Council of Negro Women. For additional information call 601 354-8911.