June 11, 2024
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THE DUSABLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2024 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
In honor of Juneteenth (June 19, 1865), the day when more than 200,000 enslaved African Americans in Confederate states were declared free, The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will present a day-long Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 8:30 PM. The programming schedule will include activities, performances and discussions suitable for the entire family. As part of the Celebration line-up the museum will host “Step Up: The Divine Nine,” a Panel Discussion scheduled for 1:30 PM which will pay tribute to the Black Fraternities and Sororities; a Greek Step Show will take place at 2:30 PM and a special travelling exhibit, “The Heart and Soul of the Movement; The Influence of Greek Organizations,” will be on display. Headlining the day will be a 7:00 PM performance by the Grammy Award nominated artist and producer Glenn Jones.