JUNETEENTH: REMEMBERING FREEDOM -RECALLING THE PRAISE HOUSE AS A DRUM

Join us for a day of celebration and remembrance at Juneteenth: Remembering Freedom - The Praise House as a Drum! 🎊 This special event is organized by the Praise House Project in honor of African American history and the 80,000 ancestors resting at South-View Cemetery.

Schedule of Activities:
💥 4 PM - Dive into our Historic Tour of South-View.
💥 6 PM - Experience a vibrant Drum and Dance Procession featuring the talented @giwayenmata.
💥 7 PM - Witness the Illumination of the Praise House, adding a magical glow to the evening.
💥 8 PM - Enjoy a captivating Porch Performance by jazz vocalist @juliedexter at the New Freedom studio.
💥 9 PM - Participate in an Open Mic session to share your own voice!

All events are within walking distance from South-View, with convenient street or Ali Center parking available.

Food will be available for purchase on-site.
ADA Access: Please note there are three stairs onto the porch, but assistance will be provided by guests and volunteers.

Proudly Sponsored By:

• National Endowment for the Arts
• Emory University
• The Imlay Foundation
• The Homestead Foundation
• The Ingram Hazell Legacy Foundation
• City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
• Fulton County Arts & Culture
• Culture Centers International
• ReBuildATL Coalition
• Alternate ROOT
• The Savanah Foundation

Collaborating Partners:

• Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
• ASALH Atlanta Branch
• Auburn Avenue Research Library
• Focused Community Strategies
• Georgia State University Creative Media Industries Innovation Lab
• Historic District Development Corporation
• Morehouse College Campbell-Wright HBCU Internship Program
• National Center for Civil and Human Rights
• South-View Cemetery Foundation
• Spelman College Social Justice Program

Let’s celebrate history, culture, and community! ✊ #sankofa #truthtelling #lookingbacktoseeforward #ringshout

📍 Location: 1990 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
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