The presentation will be kicked off with a performance by jazz drummer and composer Kendrick Scott. Amber Sessoms, who works to support courageous leaders in cultivating liberatory spaces for individuals to be their full, authentic selves. The discussion will be moderated by Natural Inclination LLC Principal and Founder Dr. Glaude is the Department of African-American Studies Chair at Princeton University, as well as the author of The New York Times bestseller, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.” He will focus on the urgent necessity of continuing the freedom work of Juneteenth and ways in which that work can continue. Friday, June 17, in the Open Air Theatre at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. Eddie Glaude Jr.,” featuring the author, scholar, and political commentator, 6-8 p.m. To commemorate Juneteenth across the region, Voices Underground will present “An Evening with Dr. Saturday, June 18, at 1022 Ridge Ave., Darby, with a flag raising, followed a food giveaway and wellness fair. Darby Borough:ĭarby’s Juneteenth celebration will begin 9 a.m. The event will include live music, food, crafts, basketball tournament, dance contest, health fair, and more. Saturday, June 18, at Memorial Park, 2300 W. Other organizations and municipalities are hosting Juneteenth celebrations include: Chester CityĬhester will hold a Juneteenth celebration, noon to 6 p.m.
at The Delaware County Veterans Memorial located at 4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Prior to the celebration in Rose Tree Park, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association and Taylor Made Vets will hold a Juneteenth Ceremony at 10 a.m. Zionna Stansbur from STEM Academy at Showalter located in Chester was selected as the Juneteenth Celebration logo design winner. The county held a Juneteenth logo competition and invited students from across the county to submit original artwork to be included in the county’s official Juneteenth Celebration flyer.
The event is free for residents of all ages and will be held rain or shine. The celebration will also showcase some of Delaware County’s local business owners selling artwork, jewelry, crafts and more, various food trucks, and resources from local organizations across the county.
Juneteenth serves as a day for residents to celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States and an opportunity for the entire community to learn more about African-American history, which will contribute to a deeper understanding of the experiences that have shaped African Americans and the country.ĭelaware County’s Juneteenth Celebration will feature headline performances by Dell-P and the Children of Adam Band, as well as artistic performances from local students. The free, family-friendly event will give residents an opportunity to celebrate an important milestone in history. The celebration, hosted by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association, and Taylor Made Vets will feature live music, artistic performances from local schools, vendors, food, and more. Sunday, June 19, at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. It does not store any personal data.UPPER PROVIDENCE - Delaware County will hold a Juneteenth Celebration, 1-5 p.m.
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.