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131: Juneteen Celebrations

Jun 14, 2023

Juneteenth Celebration Discussion, on the latest episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ———

Last evening I was privileged to discuss the importance of celebrating the upcoming Juneteenth Holiday, from a historical, cultural and political perspective. ——— 

DeBorah Ahmed, executive director of the iconic Better Family Life Cultural and Business Center, discussed with her usual passion and cultural pride, their Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Saturday June 17th. held in conjunction with SABAYET INC. ———

The celebration kicks off at 11am and runs through 6pm at 4000 Maffit ave in StLouis city.  ———

This is the 17th annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by SABAYET. ———

Reverend  Christopher Rogers sr., the newly installed sr. pastor of the historic First Baptist Church of Chesterfield, talks about his church’s Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Monday,June 19th. ———

The iconic First Baptist Church of Chesterfield founded by enslaved black peoples in 1846, will present a free concert featuring music of black artists, performed by the StLouis Symphony’s In Unison chorus, scheduled for 2pm, on Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield. ——— 

StLouis Symphony musicians and vocalist will perform works by John Carter, Rollo Dillworth, Robert Gibson, Florence Price, Andre Thomas and William Grant. ———

Community organizer, artist and activist Robert Green, presents his second annual Juneteenth “Free-Dome” Celebration scheduled for Monday, June 19th in Fairgrounds Park, 1-7pm. ———

Greens efforts are designed to bring African Americans, back into the north side communities they once occupied and controlled. ———

Robert brings energy, dedication and logic into every conversation concerning the reclamation of North StLouis! ———

Tangazo encourages all African Americans, to recognize the importance of acknowledging, respecting and celebrating the Juneteenth Federal Holiday, it’s ours! ———

If you want more information about an event mentioned, contact the sponsoring organization. ———