RISE

FREEDOM COMMUNITIES FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 29
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Presented by Pease Park Conservancy, Art Is Cool, and SPACES
Supported by the City of Austin Heritage Tourism Division

 
 

Join us for RISE! - an evening celebrating Austin’s Black freedom communities. The event will feature an excerpt from the film Rise, followed by a panel discussion exploring the rich history of these communities that emerged in Austin after emancipation and Juneteenth, the importance of fostering unity, and stories from the descendants of Austin’s Black freedom communities. At this event, you will enjoy:

DJ set by Sunday Sessions

Poetry by Stephanie Lang, Zell Miller III, and Harvé Franks

Drumming by Afrique Gninze

Volunteer Opportunities

Click the links below to learn about each volunteer shift and complete the registration!