Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is about celebration, community, and reflection
Join us in honoring and celebrating the richness of freedom since 1865. This is a family centered event—please bring your loved ones. Learn, eat, dance, compete, and laugh with us!
Wednesday, June 17, 4–7 p.m in the Outdoor Plaza
This event is hosted by the African American Engagement Education Program (AME).
EVENT DETAILS:
Freedom to the Free Workshop
What does it mean to be free on Juneteenth and beyond? Writer, filmmaker, performer and historian Maya Washington will facilitate an intergenerational workshop inspired by the United States Commission on Civil Rights 1963 publication “Freedom to the Free: Century of Emancipation 1863-1963” that chronicles the first century of progress after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. Community will be invited to consider what an updated version of this report might look like from the years 1963-2063. Participants will explore the significance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and craft their own vision of a “Freedom to the Free” report for the year 2063.
Yoga with Riza Shahid starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio
A part of Juneteenth is focused on caring for your body and getting rest. Flow with us at this yoga session. This is your practice; we will meet you where you are at.