Junteeth celebration includes an artist reception, an In-debt Conversation, a live concert, a children's drumming workshop, African drumming, and more.

Thursday, June 13 | In-Depth Conversation | 6:00 Pm | Currier Museum Of Art | Manchester | Free
A Softer Side: Re-Considering Black Masculinity

When We Forge A New Path Where Tenderness Is Valued, Love Is Essential, And Our Friendships Are Deep And Meaningful, Society Will Be Forced To Recognize The Importance Of A More Inclusive And Positive Representation Of Black Masculinity." Shaka Senghor

Society Has Long Held A Warped Definition Of Black Masculinity, Forcing Black Men Into A Never-Ending Cycle Of Excessive Toughness And Limited Vulnerability. These Perceptions Significantly Impact Black Men's Relationships With Their Children, Their Partners, The World, And Themselves. This Conversation Will Feature Black Men Showing Authentic, Vulnerable, And Non-Conforming Masculine Behavior That Brings This Complexity Into Focus.

The Event Kicks Off With A Reception In The Winter Garden From 5:30-6:00 Pm. This Is A Perfect Opportunity For Our Guests To Connect With Each Other And Our Presenters, Fostering A Sense Of Community And Engagement. Guests Are Also Invited To Explore Raphael Barontini’s Exhibit During This Time.

Wednesday, June 19 | 7:30 Pm | Concert Presented By Moxie Events | The Music Hall
The Magic Of Motown

Don’t Miss This Fantastic Journey Through All Of The Hits! Hailed By Audiences As “The Best Motown Show In The Country," The Show Will Dazzle You For Over Two Hours! This Cast Of 18 People Embody The Best Of Motown, Delivering All The Hits From The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, And More!

The Show’s Pitch-Perfect Harmonies, Dynamic Choreography, and Costuming Perfectly Capture The Sights and Sounds Of Motown.

This Program Is Brought To You By The Music Hall

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Wednesday, June 19 | 9:30 Am | Community Walk | Free
Juneteenth Freedom Walk

Celebrate Juneteenth Side-By-Side With Others Of Goodwill By Walking From Kittery, Maine, To The African Burying Ground In Portsmouth, New Hampshire!
Meet At John Paul Jones Memorial Park On The Kittery Side Of The Route 1 Memorial Bridge. Wakers Will Gather By 9:00 Am And Begin The 0.8-Mile Walk At 9:30 Am To The Burying Ground At 386 State Street, Portsmouth, Nh, Led By The Leftist Marching Band.

Parking For Those Participating In The Walk Is Available At Kittery Walk-In Care, 35 Walker Street, And Wheelchair-Accessible Parking Spots Across Hunter Ave By The Warren’s Lobster Sign.

Bring A Sign! Bring A Tambourine. Help Celebrate African American Freedom!

This Walk Is Hosted By The Seacoast African American Cultural Center, Green Acre Baha’i Center Of Learning, And Seacoast Naacp.

Wednesday, June 19 | 11:00 Am | African Drumming | African Burying Ground | Free
A Time To Praise, A Time To Honor, A Time To Heal

Traditionally The Drum Was The Heartbeat And Soul Of African Communities, Thus Holding Deep Historic And Symbolic Significance. The Drums Herald Political And Social Events And Ceremonies Of Birth, Death, And Marriage. They Spark Courtships, Home-Coming And Going, And Accompany Religious Rites And Rituals That Call Up Ancestral Spirits While Creating An Atmosphere That Promotes Healing And Social Resilience.

This Commemorative Event, Live Streaming From The Portsmouth African Burying Ground, Is A Celebration Of Black Joy That Pays Homage To The Ancestors. The Healing Beat Of The Drums Provided By Akwaaba Ensemble, An African Drumming And Dance Group And A Ceremony By Rev. Robert Thompson Will Honor The Ancestors Who Survived Upon These Shores.

African Touch
African Drumming Workshop | 10:30 Am | Prior To African Drumming Ceremony
Theo Martey, Director Of The Akwaaba Ensemble, Will Lead The "African Touch" Drumming Workshop For Kids And Parents As We Connect With Our Ancestors To Celebrate Juneteenth Through Rhythms, Dances, And Songs.

Date: June 13-19,2024

Location : Various Venues

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