Juneteenth: 159 Years Later, State of Black Affairs

Juneteenth: 159 Years Later, State of Black Affairs

Date and Time

Jun 19, 2024 11:00 am

Location

Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020

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Juneteenth: 159 Years Later, State of Black Affairs

Join us for insightful speeches at Busboys and Poets where Washington DC icon Rev. Willie Wilson and Professor John Brittain will shed light on the current State of Black Affairs 159 years after Juneteenth. This in-person gathering aims to celebrate the resilience of the Black community in the backdrop of the social cancer of White Supremacy taking over the American body politic. Let's come together to reflect, learn, and move forward towards a more inclusive society. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of an important event!

The event is being emceed by Andy Shallal.

You might want to check out the other separate but related events that are part of the Juneteenth Intellectual Feast at the Busboys and Poets in Anacostia:

White Supremacy Today.
Speakers Anise Jenkins, Daryl Lamont Jones, Rev. Prof. Quardricos Driskell , Attorney Amos Jones & Journalist Sam P.K. Collins;1:00 pm (Moderator Brother Khan)

Public Autopsy of Anti-People Secure D.C. Law. 3:00 pm

Panelists NeeNee Taylor, Dr. Rhonda L. Hamilton & Samantha Paige Davis (Moderator Kymone Freeman).

Reparations & Restorative Justice: Impacted Blacks Speak Out. 5:00 pm

George Jones, Corey Shaw Jr., Detrice Belt, Diane Smith Drake, Ron Chase (Moderator Lindiwe Vilakazi).

Any event you choose to attend, please tip your waiters generously.

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