Did you miss our Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19th? It’s not too late to participate!
We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to explore Black culture, Black excellence, and the Black experience.
ABOUT JUNETEENTH
A holiday commemorating Black freedom, Juneteenth marks news of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865 and their subsequent liberation—more than two and a half years after the Proclamation. The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of Black individuals, the many contributions they make in improving society for all, and the ongoing fight for equality. It is a time for rejoicing and reflection.
Watch A Tribe Called Tubman TheaterWorks USA
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Watch Jazz with Kiana Benhoff
Watch LIVE Sessions from June 19th
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS from Saturday, June 19th
Opening Remarks with Chea K. Woolfolk
Live! Join via Zoom or Facebook.
Education and Anti-Racism with Dr. OJ Oleka
Live! Join via Zoom or Facebook to learn how increased access to education creates opportunities to break down systemic racism.
Thoughts and Q&A with Rep. Attica Scott
Live! Join via Zoom or Facebook as Rep. Attica Scott shares what’s on her mind during a Q&A with our moderator and guests.
Food & Community with Ms. Whitney & Ms. Jillian
Live! Join via Zoom or Facebook as Whitney Washington-Powers of Garden Girl Foods and BCPL’s Jillian Tipping-Rodgers talk about food deserts and how getting children involved in gardening and cooking creates community and belonging. This is a kid-friendly session that will also feature children working in the garden, harvesting greens, and helping in the kitchen.
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Jazz with Kiana Benhoff
Pre-recorded video premiere. Watch via Facebook or YouTube as Kiana Benhoff and friends perform a jazz session and demonstrate how musicians communicate with each other while making music.
Watch A Tribe Called Tubman through Friday, June 24th!
ABOUT THE PLAY
A Tribe Called Tubman, written by Idris Goodwin & Commissioned by TheaterWorksUSA is a new solo play aimed at children and adults. In this 21st century spin on the radical life of an American revolutionary icon, Harriet Tubman prepares for the fight. It is the day of her third and final death and she seeks to answer the questions of a modern audience in the midst of change and social upheaval. Drawing from her own storied and extraordinary life, she poetically lays out a map for all of us to truly find freedom.
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