Aggie Alumni to Host A Series of Juneteenth Events in Greensboro
This weekend, many people in the city of Greensboro, N.C. are looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth.
On June 19, 1865, it marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and the last remaining slaves learned they were free.
Now a federal holiday, there are many ways for Aggies and friends to celebrate the culture of African American History.
Locally, several Aggies have collaborated together to plan a Juneteenth Festival with multiple events over the weekend.
Friday, June 17
Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet presents the Arts Legacy Awards
When: 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro
The 2022 honorees include:
Dance: Eleanor Gwynn, E. Gwynn Dancers
Music and Film: Rasheem Pugh, Save the Arts Foundation
Print Media: Terry Watson, HUAMI Magazine
Music and Storytelling: Logie Meachum
Theater: Cassandra Williams
Admission: $12.75-$30 at tinyurl.com/44kdjpvf
Information: juneteenthgso.com
The Uptown Fresh Sneakerball
When: 8 p.m.-midnight
Where: Khalif Event Center, 2000 Wendover Ave. E, Greensboro
Admission: $25-$40
What to expect: Dress in your finest formal wear and your flyest sneakers for an evening of music, dancing, art and fundraising. Special honors will be given to Best Dressed Couple, Uptown Fresh Sneakerball King and Queen, and Best and Custom Sneakers.
Note: Black-tie attire and sneakers are required. The event is for those 21 and older.
Admission: $40
Tickets: http://uptownfreshsneakerball.com/
Saturday, June 18
Juneteenth Mural Concert
When: Starting at 6 a.m.
Where: 200 Block of South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
What to expect:
• 6 a.m.: Painting begins
• 11 a.m.-noon: Yoga with Nallah Muhammad
• Noon: Vendors, activities and food trucks
• 4 p.m.: Concert by Cyanca, Luke Nasty and J Timber
What to expect: Repainting the Black Lives Matter mural
Information: juneteenthgso.wordpress.com
Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival “Family Reunion Edition”
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro
Admission: Free entry. Food, drinks for sale.
What to expect: Black-owned local food trucks, music, dancing, vendors
Information: juneteenthgso.com
Celebrate Juneteenth 2022
When: 2 p.m. June 17 on Zoom and 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 20 in person
Where: Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro
Admission: Free and open to the public
What to expect: UNCG, N.C. A&T and Guilford College are teaming up for a Zoom conversation called “A Sober Conversation About Juneteenth” on June 17. Nakia Hoskins and Brian Robinson, both of UNCG, will facilitate a discussion about the realities of what liberation means for people who are the descendants of enslaved Africans in the U.S. The June 20 in-person event will feature the poetry of Josephus Thompson, a performance by UNCG Jazz Quartet and the N.C. A&T Jazz Ensemble.
Information: racialequity.uncg.edu
Juneteenth Celebration by GSO Black Wall Street
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 715 Summit Ave., Greensboro
Admission: Free
What to expect: Vendors, community, music, food, games and fun
Information: facebook.com/GSO.Black.Wallstreet
Rise Up
When: 6 p.m.-midnight
Where: The Historic Magnolia House, 442 Gorrell St., Greensboro
Admission: $10 in advance at eventbrite.com or $15 at the door
What to expect: Food, drink, music, dancing and more with DJ Alvin Shavers and Tomie B, aka DJ Real
Note: For those 21 and older
Information: ra.co/events/1537797
Sunday, June 19
Gospel Superfest: Interfaith Celebration
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Barber Park Amphitheater, 1500 Barber Park Drive, Greensboro
What to expect: Performances by Persimmon Grove AME, D-Unity X, EZ Grove, Kayo Bracey, Spiritual Legends, Faith Worship Believers, UNiTE Community Dancers and Pok Duo
Admission: Free
Information: juneteenthgso.com
The Poetry Cafe: Juneteenth Jam Session
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro
Admission: Free and open to the public
What to expect: Open mic poetry, live music, vendors, artists, entrepreneurs, food trucks and more
Information: josephusiii.com
