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Juneteenth Celebration

Monday, June 19, 5 - 8 pm

Education. Inspiration. Hope.

 

Bring your picnic and blanket for a fun-filled evening of activities, music, education, and inspiration as we revisit the many groundbreaking contributions the Black/African-American Community has made to our society.

+ Opening remarks: Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball and Howard County Councilmember Christiana Rigby

 

+ Opening invocation: Rev. Catherine Willett (St Stephens AME. Church - Elkridge, MD)


+ Dance presentation of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Charnell Thweatt


+ 5:30 - 6:15 pm: "Legacy of our Music" with DJ Marco Midon & Muriel Midon
The richness of our culture presented as a musical journey through all styles!


+ 6:15 - 7:30 pm: Activity stations (prizes will be awarded!):
    * Black History Bingo!
    * Black Wheel of Knowledge!
    * Black Entrepreneurs!
    * Juneteenth Fact or Fiction!
    * Juneteenth Word Search!
For Kids:
    * Hula Hoop Contest!
    * Jump Rope/Double Dutch Contest!
    * Create-your-own Juneteenth Flag

+ 7:40 pm: In Honor of our Ancestors: Ringing of the bell and calling out names

 

Organized by Leona's Sewing Studio and Carroll Baldwin Hall

With support from Tami E. Johnson| The Brand Studio, Skinsational Scents, Sunny Smiles Summer Camp, and community volunteers. Contact us if you'd like to help!

Open and free; all are welcome!

Let us know you're coming and invite others via our FB Event and Eventbrite page!

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