ONLINE: Juneteenth
Juneteenth Celebration, June 15-20: Juneteenth is different this year. The celebration marks the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation to enslaved people in Texas, the last of the Confederate states to do so. This year, the usual celebratory picnic atmosphere has been replaced by virtual events that are urgent and educative. The entire week of June 15-20 will feature multiple virtual activities, streaming at the Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination Facebook page. Youth classes in performing arts and social justice take place Monday and Tuesday (register here). On Thursday at 4:30 pm, the UW-Madison Black Law Students Association leads a panel discussion on legal studies and the law; 7 pm brings a spoken word open mic with featured poets T.S. Banks, Monica Davidson, Rob Dz and Derek Johnson (open mic performers can register here). Friday features music and a talk by singer-songwriter Adrian Dunn at 6:30 pm, virtual line dance lessons led by DJ Ace (7 pm), and a Black music tribute by DJ M White (8 pm). Saturday includes a youth performance showcase at noon; and panel discussions at 1 and 2 pm, centering on health issues and COVID-19, led by Dr. Jack Daniels of Madison College, community health worker Sheray Wallace, Alia Stevenson of The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, the Rev. Marcus Allen Sr., pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and many others. Saturday also features a history of African American foodways and cooking demo online (11 am) and a virtual family dinner at 6 pm (with 100 prep boxes for families; pre-register for both here). For more info: juneteenthmadison.com.
Updated schedule:
June 15-16: Arts classes for youth in grades 6-12 including: Dance, 5 pm; History of Hip-Hop, 6 pm; Voice and Album Production, 7 pm. RSVP HERE.
June 18: Black & Educated theme: Virtual College Fair, 3:30-4:30 pm (RSVP HERE); Legal Studies and the Law panel discussion, 4:30 pm; Virtual spoken word poetry & open mic, 7-8:30 pm, with featured poets T.S. Banks, Monica Davidson, Rob Dz and Derek Johnson (open mic performers sign up by emailing genderationspokenmadison@gmail.com)
June 19: Black Music Matters with Adrian Dunn, 6:30 pm; community line dance lessons led by DJ Ace, 7 pm; A Tribute to Black Music: Club Quarantine, with DJ M White, 8 pm.
June 20: Black Voices Matter theme: Kitchen Chemist youth class, 11 am; Youth Performing Arts Showcase, noon; Session 1: Inspiring Resilience Through Opportunities, 1 pm; Session II: Reinforcing Resilience, 2 pm; community dinner, 6 pm (RSVP HERE); Closing ceremony, 7 pm.
More info on program specifics below.
press release: Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination is inviting all local citizens to join us for the annual celebration in Madison of the historic event – the emancipation of all slaves in America. Juneteenth has continued to be a day set aside to celebrate freedom and liberty since General Granger rode into Galveston Texas to enforce General Orders, No 3, on June 19, 1865. The theme for the 2020 Celebration is: “Exemplifying Our Legacy of Resilience”. Juneteenth has been celebrated in Wisconsin since 1971 (Milwaukee) and 1990 in Madison. It was declared a Wisconsin State Holiday on December 1, 2009.
In collaboration with our community partners and the Kujichagulia Advisory Board (Prenicia Clifton, Derek Johnson, Roderquita Moore, Joshua Wright, Jimmy Cheffen, Janine Stephens, Tyson Jackson, Tara Wilhelmi, Kimberly Willams and Torvic Caradine) to present a series of virtual events to promote political responsibility, educational advancement, sufficiency, good health, social responsibility and collective well-being within the Madison black community. The planned events include National Flag-raising on Monday, June 1, 2020. The week of June 19, 2020, will feature an array of virtual artistic and cultural presentations, displays, community conversations and other activities. Follow the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/877429086070529/
Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination was established in 2006 and the Madison Juneteenth Day Celebration was established in 1990 is its flagship program, to celebrate and carry on the legacy of Juneteenth and the rich heritage of African Americans. The Juneteenth Implementation Team consists of representatives from many sectors our community. If you would like to volunteer for variety of tasks, participate in the upcoming events, or as a descent of a slave in the Middle Passage Slave Trade; who would like to share a talent or gift, you can contact us by phone at 608-616-0279 or email at kujichaguliajuneteenth@gmail.
More event details:
Monday-Tuesday: Juneteenth Youth Voices Matter Performing Arts Online Program
The Office of Equity, Partnerships and Engagement in collaboration with the Black Excellence Think Tank is partnering with Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination to highlight youth voices. We’re inviting our MMSD scholars and youth to participate in various performing arts workshops followed by a final performance at the 2020 Virtual Madison Juneteenth. Youth in grades 6-12 will have the opportunity to participate in the following workshops:
Production to Performance-Releasing Your First LP with Airin Beals,
The Hip Hop Experience- From Watts to Wisconsin with K. Sankofa,
and Pop, Lock, and Dance and Kobby Brewoo.
*Please note that we are limited to 24 students per workshop and students may be moved to an alternate workshop if spaces are filled. We will take registrations on a first come first serve basis.
Thursday: Juneteenth Virtual College Fair: Please use this form to register for the 2020 Juneteenth Virtual College Fair. You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom link 3-4 days prior to the event. If you have any questions MyCollegeStation@gmail.com.
7 pm: Virtual Spoken Word Poetry Open Mic Night:
Performer Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2XI9DZl
Join us to hear from some of Madison’s premiere spoken word artists as we honor and celebrate Juneteenth. Featured poets include T. S. Banks, Monica Davidson, Rob Dz, and Derek Johnson. We invite local poets to participate in the open mic. To participate in the open mic, sign up at the link above. This event is free and open to adults 18+.
Friday: Black Music Matters | 6:30 PM: Madison's 2020 Virtual Juneteenth is proud to present: Black Music Matters with singer, songwriter, conductor, and producer, Adrian Dunn. Join our Kujichagulia's Virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Facebook Live Friday June 19 at 6:30 pm for this amazing conversation and a special presentation of his latest piece "I Open my Mouth" in honor of Eric Garner and George Floyd.You don't want to miss this amazing event. For more information about Adrian Dunn and his Black Music Matters Tour, please visit https://adriandunn.com/
7:00 PM | Line Dance Lessons: Join us for an hour of learning the most popular Community Line Dances from the Biker Shuffle to the Wobble with Madison’s very own DJ Ace!
8:00 PM | Club Quarantine: Join us as we pay tribute to black music from R&B, to Jazz and Hip-Hop. Featuring Madison’s very own DJ M. White!
Saturday:
Kitchen Chemist Presentation: Saturday June 20 @ 11 am
Juneteenth Family Dinner: Saturday June 20 @ 6 pm
While the pandemic tried to keep us from fellowship, our resilience shows us there is another way. We have partnered with Pasture and Plenty to host an online cooking demonstration, deliver food prep boxes to 100 hundred families, and a wonderful presentation of Our History Our Food. The meal kit will include all the ingredients you need for dinner. The goal is to cook and celebrate as a community even if it is virtually.
The Menu: Red Rice with Onions and Peppers; Spicy Coconut Sheet Pan Chicken; Lemon and Olive Oil Snap Peas; Strawberry Shortcake
Youth are also invited to take part in our Kitchen Chemist Presentation with Dr. Roderquita Moore as part of this presentation. Supplies will be included for a number of small science experiences for youth to do with a virtual demonstration during the day. Families are able to sign up for both events on the same form.
COVID-19 Community Discussion Sessions, 1 & 2 pm
This year the world is facing uncertain times. Acknowledging the ability of African Americans to thrive, survive, and build in the face of adversity is part of history that Kujichagulia, Madison Center for Self Determination values. “The Strength of Our Resilience” session will serve as an opportunity to engage the conversation about COVID-19 in the African American community. In collaboration with the UW Carbone Cancer Center, this space will be dedicated to affirming the messages that are key to the successful transitions through these difficult times.
Session 1 - Inspiring Resilience Through Opportunity, 1 pm, with panelists Jack Daniels (Madison College president), Sheray Wallace (Meadowridge Library community health worker), Alia Stevenson (Foundation for Black Women's Wellness chief programs officer), Dr. Sheryl L. Henderson (UW School of Medicine and Public Health), Danubia Hester (UW Carbone Cancer Center), Dr. Ajay Sethi (infectious diseases researcher)
Session 2 - Reinforcing Resilience, 2 pm, with panelists Mandela Barnes (Wisconsin lieutenant governor), the Rev. Marcus Allen Sr. (Mt. Zion Baptist Church), Dr. Sancia Ferguson (UW School of Medicine and Public Health), Tiffany Green (UW Department of Population Health Sciences), Uchenna Jones (St. Mary's Hospital nurse), Dr. Jason Stephenson (UW School of Medicine and Public Health)
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