Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on 19 June in the United States. The day commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people in Texas were free, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
The celebration of Juneteenth has roots in African American communities and has been observed since the late 1800s. It is a day to remember and honor the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans in their continued fight for freedom and equality. In 2021, President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in the United States.
Eton School and The Little School are honored to host the third annual Juneteenth Community Celebration designed to center, celebrate, and support Black voices and businesses.
Mainstage Schedule (Subject to Change)
11:00 a.m. Music with DJ Tone
11:20 a.m. Opening
11:30 a.m. Danae Howe, Vocalist & Musician
12:00 p.m. Kevin Gardner, Vocalist & Musician
1:00 p.m. Storytime with Ali Harris Cobbinah, MSLIS
2:00 p.m. D’Vonne Lewis & NW Deluxe
3:00 p.m. Line Dancing (Everyone is Invited to Join)
4:00 p.m. VCBynum Arts and EducationPresents:
Helen Businge, The Throwbacks, Awal Alhassan
& Sohoyini West African Dance Company
4:15 p.m.: Mike Murphy: Storyteller
4:45 p.m. The Roz Trio & Bboy Fidget
5:30 p.m. Thank You and Closing
Emcee
A professional emcee fueled by joy, Tiernan brings high-energy authenticity to each event. Leveraging 20 years of cross-industry experience, she scales her intersectional perspective to bring audiences together to generate growth, promote learning, and inspire lasting change. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Tiernan is passionate about social equity and giving back to the local community. She leverages her platform to ally for underrepresented groups, with the goal of increasing seats at the table and creating space for others to walk in their purpose fully and audaciously.
DJ and Sound Master
DJ Tone is a member of Chicago’s premier “SpinBrothas DJs” (LLC) heard on Rockford’s (IL) FM 103.7 Da Beat. As a digital Disc Jockey, DJ Tone constantly develops his original music style through a seamless transition of popular songs. Each event is customized by our musicologist who will research your music choices and will compose a playlist to enhance the ambiance of your event. We specialize in Nonprofit Events, Banquet Dances, Wedding Receptions, Youth Fundraising.
Storytime
Dance Company
Vocalist & Musician
Vocalist & Musician
Drummer & Band
We offer a unique blend of soul food flavors with influences from around the world, tantalizing your taste buds and leaving you wanting more.
Burgers, Fish Burgers, Vegan, Sides, and More!
Our traditional Ghanaian family recipes are made with pride. Our healthy, high-quality, organic food is our passion. Every menu item is made with the highest of standards and we think that you will agree - this is some of the best food in the Northwest.
BlackStar Kebab Website
In the book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. Adrian Miller designates Lil Red’s as one of the 20 best black-owned barbeque joints in the nation. Lil Red offers Jamaican BBQ and Soul Cuisine.
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