Creative Suitland, in partnership with Substantial Art+Music, present Juneteenth: Liberate, Create, Celebrate

This free outdoor event will feature Music, Local Artisan Vendors, An Art Gallery Opening (in the Creative Suitland Art Gallery) and a Community Drum Circle in Creative Suitland's parking lot. 

Are you interested in participating in the drum circle? This activity is open for all to join! Feel free to bring drums, bells, shakers, tambourines or your dancing shoes. Drum Circle will be led by Docta Yew of Ni Dembaya African Dance & Drum Ensemble. Instruments will not be provided. 

To learn more about the Art Exhibit, click here.

Event Date: Saturday, June 19th 12-5PM

Event Schedule:

12:00-2:30PM - Music by DJ RBI

2:30-3:00PM - Guest Speakers

3:00-5:00PM - Community Drum Circle

Juneteenth is a 156-year-old commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. We observe it on June 19th to memorialize the day in 1865 when, in Galveston, Texas, many enslaved Black folks were informed of the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. This official enforcement actually came late, as it had been well over two years since the signing of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. While Juneteenth marks a significant day in Black history and a day of remembrance, it is also an opportunity to honour and celebrate Black history, heritage and culture.

Presented by Creative Suitland Arts Center, in partnership with Substantial Art+Music. Event supported by the Arts and Culturak Heritage Division of Park and Planning. 

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