ELLSWORTH — All are invited to affix in commemorating Juneteenth 2022 at Knowlton Park, 11 Shore Highway, on Sunday, June 19 from midday to 4 p.m. ‘Illuminating the Continuum of the Black Expertise in Maine’ will characteristic music, poets, audio system, authors and delectable meals for all households this Father’s Day.
Yearly, Juneteenth commemorates June 19,1865, the day that Black People in Galveston, Texas, had been first instructed that they had been free of slavery, almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. As we have a good time Juneteenth, it’s vital to acknowledge it as a possibility to spotlight Black individuals in enterprise and the humanities who’ve been and proceed to be central to the formation and progress of Maine. It’s a possibility for publicity to the range that exists on this state as we’re reminded that the wrestle for freedom and equality persists.
The admission-free Ellsworth occasion is open to all and can characteristic an thrilling lineup of musicians, poets, audio system, eating places, artisans and museums, to supply an attractive, academic, inspirational, and enjoyable expertise for all ages. Featured performers embody musicians Rodney Mashia, Suzie Assam, and Baba Kevin Campbell; award-winning kids’s e book creator Samara Cole Doyon; and Chief-Nze Oscar Mokeme, CEO and Founding Director of The Museum of African Tradition situated in Portland, Maine. WERU Neighborhood Radio 89.9 FM will broadcast the occasion reside and stream on-line at weru.org There can be hands-on actions for each kids and adults in addition to tables for distributors. For the complete listing of audio system and program schedule, please go to bit.ly/juneteenth-ellsworth.
In 2022, Ellsworth’s Juneteenth occasion is being organized by a collaboration amongst group organizations and people, together with MDI Racial Fairness Working Group, Wholesome Acadia, Higher Bangor Space Department NAACP, YWCA MDI, Downeast Variety, The Train Design Lab, Black Spirit 4 Life, and Mano en Mano | Hand in Hand. A particular shout out to WERU Neighborhood Radio for reside protection of all the occasion, in addition to the numerous group sponsors for his or her generosity in making this Commemoration potential.
For extra data please electronic mail [email protected] or discover the occasion on Fb @JuneteenthEllsworth.
