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2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 19, 5 - 9 pm

Education. Inspiration. Hope.

 

Bring your picnic and blanket (or purchase food from a participating food truck) 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.

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Schedule

 

Welcome

Leona’s Sewing Studio & Carroll Baldwin Hall

 

Opening Invocation

Pastor Barbara Brown (River of Life Worship Center, Odenton)

 

Guest Speakers

Mr. Paul Thompson, Director of Constituent Services & Community Partnerships, Office of Howard County Executive

Ms. Christiana Rigby, Howard County Councilwoman - District 3

 

Recognition of our Sponsors

 

African American/Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice & Sing”

Performed in dance by Klohver Leaf Dance Academy, Laurel

 

Reading of the General Order No.3 – Juneteenth

 

Crowning of the 2024 Juneteenth Queen

 

Legacy of our Music

Musical Selections by DJ Marco Midon with commentary by Leona’s Sewing Studio

 

Activities Provided by Our Sponsors

Juneteenth Fact or Fiction

Juneteenth Word Search

Black Entrepreneurs

Black History Bingo

Black Jeopardy

Create Your Own Juneteenth Flag

Hula Hoop Contest

Jump Rope Contest

 

In Honor of our Ancestors

For Whom the Bell Rings: Ceremony honoring our formerly enslaved Africans.

(Families of formerly enslaved Africans will ring the bell and call out the name of their ancestors)

 

A Call on our Youth: Expressions of those who have provided inspiration and hope.

 

A Chain Breaking Experience! Today, in the town of Savage, we will remember our history as we work together towards progress for our community.

 

Organized by Leona's Sewing Studio and Carroll Baldwin Hall

With support from community partners and volunteers. Contact us if you'd like to help!

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Open and free; all are welcome! Let us know you're coming and invite others via our FB Event page!

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