Southern University’s John B. Cade Library to host Juneteenth celebration
The John B. Cade Library at Southern University, in collaboration with the Southern University Museum of Art and the Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center, will host a campus-wide Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 19, featuring a full day of cultural programming, performances, and educational events.
This year’s theme, “Honoring the Legacy, Shaping the Future,” reflects a commitment to celebrating African-American heritage while empowering future generations.
Events include:
- 9 a.m.–10 a.m. – Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address
Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center – Multipurpose Room - 10 a.m.–4 p.m. – Guided Museum Tours (sign-up required) and African Marketplace
Southern University Museum of Art and Tarver Center – Classroom - 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion: “We Were There – The African American Experience”
Tarver Center – Multipurpose Room - 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. – Lunch, Music and Cultural Performances (food trucks, giveaways)
Smith-Brown Memorial Union Courtyard - 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. – Freedom Market Showcase (vendors, authors, artisans, organizations)
John B. Cade Library Breezeway / Smith-Brown Memorial Union Courtyard by Lake Kernan - 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. – Children’s Village (Artists Row, cultural activities, face painting, storytelling)
John B. Cade Library Lawn - 12:30–1:50 p.m. – Interactive Workshop: Genealogy and African American Family History featuring Dr. Leon R. Tarver II (Click here to register.)
John B. Cade Library - 2–4 p.m. – Documentary Screening: “How We Got Over” (LPB) and panel discussion
Tarver Center – Multipurpose Room
Community members, sponsors and vendors are welcome to join in commemorating this historic holiday.
Click here to learn more about becoming a vendor.
To become a sponsor, click here.
To purchase a commemorative T-shirt, go to http://www.mytshirtquote.com/SUBRlibrary. Proceeds will benefit the John B. Cade Library