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Juneteenth Celebration

All American Freedom Day:
Renewing Passion for Freedom and Democracy

Monday, June 19 at 7 PM | Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Presented by the Healing of the Nations Institute of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference in association with Carnegie Hall.

Juneteenth honors the beginning of our nation’s true independence—the freedom for all members of the reunited nation after the American Civil War. More than 400 years after the first enslaved African people were brought to the North American colonies, the fight for justice and equity continues. Join Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., notable honorees, distinguished speakers, and renowned artists for this national celebration of Black culture.

Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.

Host

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Dr. Iva E. Carruthers

Co-Host

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LaChanze

Mistress of Ceremonies

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Rev. Mark A. Thompson

Speaker

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Gay McDougall 

Honoree

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Rev. Dr. James M. Lawson Jr.

Honoree

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The Carter Center

Honoree


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