Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights

Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 14:45:58 +0000
From: Irene Wells
Subject: Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights

“Chatham Community  Library and Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity are co-hosting a Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights  and Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro. This promises to be a wonderful event, educational and enjoyable for the whole family.

Speakers  include  Dr. Charles Johnson of  NC Central University;  Dr. James Crawford, Chatham County historian; Robin Cleary from the NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault; and  Dr. Arwin Smallwood of NC A&T University.  There will be music performed by local choirs, Chatham’s Dowdy Boys, and  the Tryon Palace Jonkonnu Drummers.  Storytellers will include Spring Lake’s award-winning actor  Mitch Capel.   “A Child’s World”  will offer a variety of activities for the children attending;  and there will be exhibits, information tables, and free health screenings.  Private vendors will provide a variety of food options.  Otherwise  the presentations and exhibits are FREE and open to the public.”

Thank you for posting.   Irene Wells, Pittsboro