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Celebrating Juneteenth

African-American History and Culture Series
2023-05-27 13:00:00 2023-05-27 14:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Juneteenth Juneteenth has been celebrated in our country since 1865, so why is it so popular and important today? Come and find out! Light refreshments will be served. Firestone Park Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, May 27
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-27 13:00:00 2023-05-27 14:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Juneteenth Juneteenth has been celebrated in our country since 1865, so why is it so popular and important today? Come and find out! Light refreshments will be served. Firestone Park Branch Library - Community Room

Juneteenth has been celebrated in our country since 1865, so why is it so popular and important today? Come and find out! Light refreshments will be served.

We will discuss Frederick Douglas and his contributions, the promises and disappointments of The Emancipation- Proclamation, and the past, present, and future impact of Juneteenth.

Celebrating Juneteenth is presented by Kwa and Ebony Hill of Hilltastic Coaching.

Kwa and Ebony Hill are both life-long Akronites who are relationship and life coaches, authors, and community activists. They believe in building family, community, and culture and being the change they want to see in their community. They provide workshops and programming on a variety of self-development and cultural topics.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Community Event |

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Firestone Park Branch Library
firestone@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.724.2126
Branch manager
Sylvia Chris
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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