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