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How Philly plans to celebrate Juneteenth this year

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Philadelphians are preparing for a unique Juneteenth celebration — one set against the backdrop of over racial injustice and police brutality.marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, first learned they were free. The occasion occurred more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.In 2019, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law designating June 19 as in the Commonwealth. Mayor Jim Kenney on Tuesday similarly established Juneteenth as a .This year marks the 401st anniversary of the arrival in Virginia of the carrying enslaved Africans.Philadelphia is among that commemorate the abolition of slavery with parades and festivals.The series will offer a safe space for those on the frontlines of recent protests advocating for Black lives, as well as those who have suffered repeated racial trauma.Friday’s celebrations will take place amid more than following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Philadelphia, like other metropolitan areas around the country, has been home to a steady stream of protests regarding racism in the U.S.With the ongoing , many of this week’s events will be virtual.Here’s a breakdown of how Philly will be marking the day:Juneteenth with the MuseumHost:When: Friday 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Where: OnlineThe museum will mark the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth — the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the country — and will explore the continuing struggle for equality. The event will feature the one-woman show “Freedom on the Horizon” with historical interpreter Nastassia Parker on Facebook Live, an Instagram Live Q&amp;A with the museum’s Manager of Gallery Interpretation, and more.Everybody Eats Juneteenth Food DriveHost:, a collaborative dinner series that celebrates Black culinary professionals, will be offering hot meals and other essentials at . Those interested in helping the cause can , or .Where: Universal Daroff Charter School, 5630 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19139When: Friday at 11 a.m.Where: Hank Gathers Recreation Center, 2501 N. Diamond Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19121When: Friday at 4 p.m.&nbsp;View this post on Instagram&nbsp;A post shared by (@everybodyeatsphilly) on Jun 15, 2020 at 8:25pm PDTBlack Lives Matter Fashion ProtestHost:When: Friday 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.Where: Liberty Bell: $1 –&nbsp;$5World of Grandeur is showcasing a Black Lives Matter runway and performance art protest. The show will begin at the Liberty Bell and travel along a portion of the . Before the runway show, a series of artists will perform. The march concludes at the Liberty Bell Center.Juneteenth Virtual Roundtable for JusticeHost:When: Friday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.Where: ZoomDuring a town hall with Rep. Chris Rabb, For Our Future Pennsylvania will discuss what steps the Pennsylvania Legislature could take to reform the criminal justice system.JawnteenthHost:When: Friday 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.Where: Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine St. Philadelphia, Pa.The Philadelphia chapter of Black Lives Matter will celebrate Black joy, freedom and resistance with food, music, marching and dancing. Organizers describe the event as a Black-only space. Masks and physical distancing are encouraged.Broke in PhillyOrganizers of the “Next Steps Together” initiative hope to create safe spaces for thousands of Black men to share their experiences.The Do More Campaign Juneteenth FestivalHost:When: Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.Where: 401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, Pa. 19121The Do More Campaign is hosting a community festival and day of action in East Fairmount, featuring a cookout and voter registration drive.Juneteenth: Seeding for Self-DeterminationHost: , andWhen: Friday 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.Where: Online: $5The virtual cannabis education and celebration event will feature a DJ, live music, history, vendors, workshops, panels and prizes.MakeBlackCount: 2020 Census &amp; the Black CommunityWhen: Friday 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Where: 121 S. Broad St., 6th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107Host: andAn in-depth conversation with Philadelphia influencers about why the 2020 Census is so important for the African American community. Also, a celebration of the history and resilience of Black people across the world.Juneteenth 2020 Virtual FestivalHost:When: Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Where: OnlineThis Juneteenth, the AAMP will celebrate the diaspora by showcasing performances, fun activities and public dialogues for all ages that highlight current and historic African diasporic connections across the globe.2020 Virtual Philadelphia Juneteenth FestivalHost: andWhen: Saturday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.Where: OnlineAn online festival will kick off at noon Saturday on Facebook Live and Zoom, featuring dramatic presentations, a Juneteenth Q&amp;A, panel discussions and more.Get the WHYY app!Listen anytime, anywhere.As the city continues to deal with a frightful gun violence crisis, some city officials have floated the idea of revisiting stop-and-frisk.The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.Sign up for our weekly newsletter.Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Philadelphians are preparing for a unique Juneteenth celebration — one set against the backdrop of over racial injustice and police brutality.marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, first learned they were free. The occasion occurred more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.In 2019, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law designating June 19 as in the Commonwealth. Mayor Jim Kenney on Tuesday similarly established Juneteenth as a .This year marks the 401st anniversary of the arrival in Virginia of the carrying...

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