Juneteenth: Revolution | June 21 at the MFA!
What: Juneteenth: Revolution
When: Wednesday, June 21st | 5pm – 10:00pm, programming to begin at 6pm
Where: Museum of Fine Arts | @MFABoston
More Info: Juneteenth at MFA Boston Facebook page
Come together to celebrate creativity, community, and freedom at the fifth-annual Juneteenth event at the MFA—presented in partnership with Epicenter Community.
Events:
- Musical Performance: U-meleni: @Umeleni | Ashley Tishana: @AshleyTLewis
- Dance Performances: OrigiNATION : @OrigiNationArts, Sinha Capoeira : @SinhaCapoeira
- Visualists: Soraira Melicio (Instagram Handle: @soraia_melicio) , Frandy Suero : (Twitter: @FrandySuero)
- Film: Sneak Peek of Roxbury International Film Festival: @RoxburyIntFilm
- Open Mic: Tamar Nicolas : @_makedas1, Jourdan Christopher: @jo.christopher , Anson Frazier: @ansonraps , Ashley Rose: @ashleyrosepoet
- City Talks: Activate Panel
Moderator: Terry Marshall: @IntelMischiet (Twitter)
Panelists: Catherine Morris: @BAMSfest | Stephen Hamilton: (Facebook) @stephen.hamilton.908 | Stephanie Guirand : @ABlackGirlRuns
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This commemoration dates back to June 19, 1865, when news of the end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation’s declaration “that all persons held as slaves are, and henceforward shall be free” reached Galveston, Texas—nearly two-and-a-half years after Lincoln issued the proclamation. Today, this holiday is observed around the country with celebrations including parades, cook-outs, performances, community engagement, and more.
Explore the galleries on a tour or talk to learn about the Museum’s collection of art by African American artists, focusing on the exhibition featuring two prominent artists in “Wilson/Cortor”; join local visual artists, poets and musicians for one-of-a-kind demonstrations and performances; and catch a screening from this year’s Roxbury International Film Festival—the largest New England film festival dedicated to celebrating films by, for, and about people of color.
Read more at the Juneteenth at MFA Boston facebook page!
