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Lincoln Juneteenth celebration to be June 19th in
Latham Park
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[June 09, 2024]
The Hunt For Foundation (HFF) is delighted to
announce the hosting of our 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival, and we
extend a warm invitation to join us in this celebration of
community, culture, and progress.
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Hunt for Foundation hosts the annual event as various backgrounds
unite to promote equality, social justice and create opportunities
of inclusiveness in our community. The Hunt For Foundation welcomes
you, family, and friends to join in the celebrating of true American
history.
Juneteenth is the nation’s newest federal holiday, honoring the
occasion in June of 1865 when Union troops reached the far reaches
of Texas to finally inform slaves they were free. Congress and
President Biden officially made Juneteenth a holiday in 2021.
The Juneteenth Festival, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June
19th, from 4pm-8pm at Latham Park in Lincoln, Illinois, promises to
be an unforgettable event filled with live music, children’s
programs and activities, a vendor fair, and a cookout. Attendees can
also look forward to engaging competitions, including contests for
the best sweet potato pie, pound cake, rib tips, and brisket.
Additionally, The Juneteenth planning committee is
currently seeking area young people to portray historical figures at
the event, and to tell the stories of individuals who have
contributed to the wealth of African-American history. Event
planners are interested specifically in seeking past students who
have presented monologues for the annual Civil War Student History
Walk at the Lincoln Heritage Museum. However, the opportunity is
open to any young person. Interested individuals are asked to
contact
huntforfoundation
@gmail.com as
soon as possible.
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As part of our festival lineup,
we have organized a series of events leading up to the main
celebration:
• Wednesday, June 12: Soul Yoga at 6pm at The Moksha Center.
Experience meditation, sound baths, and yoga accompanied by
soulful music. Tickets are available for sale.
• Saturday, June 29: B.A.P.P.S. Pageant and Silent Auction from
12pm-3pm at the Lincoln Arts Institute. This empowering event
showcases inner beauty and fosters confidence and education
among participants. The silent auction will be held during
intermission of the pageant. We are still accepting contestants.
In addition to the pageant, we are accepting donations for the
silent auction.
We are also still accepting
sponsorships, vendors, and volunteers for the Juneteenth Festival.
We believe that your involvement in our event would greatly
contribute to its success and help us spread awareness about the
importance of Juneteenth and the continued pursuit of equality and
justice.
For further information or inquiries, please feel free to contact us
at huntforfoundation
@gmail.com
Thank you for considering joining us in celebrating this important
event. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you
to make the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival a memorable and impactful
experience for our community.
We would like to thank all our sponsors who have made this possible!
First Presbyterian Church
Logan County Tourism
Faith Community Assembly of the Apostolic Faith
La Fete Entertainment
[Jennifer Hunt] |
