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

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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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1990 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

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