Join us for an enchanting night of jubilation, screenings, and commemoration of Juneteenth, as we honor the rich and inspiring history of Austin's Black Freedom Communities. We invite you to revel in the festivities and engage in enlightening discussions that will deepen your understanding of this significant cultural event. Let us come together in a spirit of merriment and reflection as we celebrate this momentous occasion.
7:00 arrive & get food
7:30 panel discussion
8:30 documentary discussion & preview
Panelists:
Dr. Tara Dudley, Assistant Professor, UT Austin
Funmi Ogunro, Director / Editor / Producer of the upcoming documentary on Black Freedom Communities
Harrison Eppright, Manager, Visit Austin
Rachel E. Winston, Black Diaspora Archivist, UT Austin
Cullen Cooper, Producer
Stephanie Lang, Creative Producer
Shanisha Johnson, Central Texas Juneteenth
A note about Pease Park Conservancy's events: If you sign up, please make every effort to show up. Our events are free so all of our community members can attend. But we plan our events to be meaningful for the number of people who register to be there, so please make every effort to attend if you have registered. We understand things come up from time to time, but If you have registered we look forward to having you there! Thank you!
