Discover history made by students as told by students. This Civics Season, pay as you can to step into Resilience Amid Resistance—a groundbreaking exhibit created entirely by Rockingham County high school students who dared to ask: "How can we right history?" (A play of the words: right and write.) Through original research, community interviews, and […]
Meadow Farm staff and Henrico County Public Libraries come together for our bimonthly book club! We will read a new book and visit a different Henrico County historic site every other month. After the book discussion, we will talk about the ties between the site and the book. A tour of the site is included. […]
BCRI x Sidewalk Cinema: Summer Film Series – Shuttlesworth The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is partnering with Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema for a Summer Film Series! We’re using film to spark honest conversation across generations, in hopes of moving us into action together. We’re kicking things off with a screening of Shuttlesworth, a documentary […]
The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. “Black Is…Black Ain’t” rejoices in Black diversity, but many bare their pain at having been silenced or excluded because they were perceived as “not Black enough” or conversely “too Black.” Black Is…Black Ain’t marshals a powerful critique of sexism, patriarchy, […]
Explore Black history in Iowa June 14 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Use our family workbook to dive into the history of Black Iowans, from before statehood through the Civil War and landmark civil rights cases, as you visit our sites. Take a Bite Out of History • 11:30 a.m. • MidAmerican Energy Foundation Pavilion FREE […]
Explore Black History in Iowa Saturday, June 14 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All presentations, activities, and pizza included with $20 General Admission! Although Iowa entered the Union as a free state in 1846, the Emancipation Proclamation issued in 1863 still reverberated here. Many Black Iowans had formerly been enslaved in other states. Others had family […]
Since 1619, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom full-day event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today. Atumpan will perform traditional dance with drums to honor the first Africans to arrive in the Americas. Historical interpreters will be on-site and on stage to […]
In partnership with UAB Live HealthSmart & Jones Valley Teaching Farm Kick off our Juneteenth celebrations by prioritizing your well-being. Stop by for free health screenings and wellness resources. Local farmers will lead hands-on workshops centered on seed planting, food justice, and small farming. Discover how caring for your health is a form of liberation.
In partnership with the Alton Park Development Corportation, the National Action Network of Chattanooga, Community Art Summit, and Made By Us, the United By Change Coalition (UBC) is kicking off our second annual Civic Season in Chattanooga with a neighborhood Fish Fry and Juneteenth Celebration! WHEN: Saturday, June 14th from 11am to 5pm WHERE: Chattanooga […]
A gathering of youth and young adults with games, trivia, conversation, food and fun which will focus on history and significance of Juneteenth in Missouri City, Texas. Trivia and games will include the history of America's newest and oldest freedom holidays. Young people will discover how they can use their skills to shape America's future […]
Levine Museum will be joining the Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas celebration on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th in Plaza Midwood. You can stop by our booth to explore community history and giveaways while enjoying the festival full of performances, art, food, and so much more. Schedule: June 12, 2025 Thursday, 9:00 AM […]
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 2-8 PM. Featuring live music by the Orrin Evans Trio, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Tyreek McDole Quintet. These three stellar bands exemplify the power of music as a liberational force. In addition, the day will feature poet Enid Pickett, KCSM’s Greg Bridges, hands-on art workshops with Andi […]