Juneteenth Celebration: Fighting for Freedom
Thursday, June 19
6 - 8 PM
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
Join PBS Utah's Danor Gerald and Lonzo Liggins, hosts of Roots, Race, & Culture, for an enlightening conversation about what it means to be free and equal. They'll be joined by Robert Burch, Dr. Richard Ferguson, and Dr. Sidni Shorter.
Arrive at 6 PM for sweet potato pie and a tour of two Smithsonian poster exhibits: A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture and City of Hope: Resurrection City & The 1968 Poor People’s Campaign. You can also visit our bead table to make your own Juneteenth bracelet in red, black, green, and gold! The conversation will follow at 7 PM.
Seating is limited and RSVP is encouraged. Please RSVP to Jessica Rasekhi at jrasekhi@pbsutah.org
This event is presented in partnership with the Utah Cultural Celebration and Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation
Accessibility Information:
- If you require any additional special accommodations please let us know.
