Juneteenth Celebration - Institute for Social Justice and Race Relations

JUNETEENTH EVENTS

MONDAY, JUNE 6

Juneteenth: What Do You Know?

Online

TUESDAY, JUNE 7
12:00 PM

Art, History and Culture - A Virtual Conversation

Online via Zoom

Moderated by Mr. C. Leigh McInnis, this conversation will uncover the history of Juneteenth and discuss the relevance in today’s culture. Featured guests include: Dr. Lisa Beckley-Roberts, Associate Professor of Musicology, Jackson State University; Dr. John Gilleylen, Chair and Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Jackson State University.; Mr. Tongo Eisen-Martin, Movement Worker, Educator and Author; Dr. Cassie Turnipseed, Assistant Professor of History and Philosophy, Jackson State University

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
11:30 AM

Children in the Movement: Youth Activism and Social Change

COFO Civil RIghts Education Center, 1017 John R. Lynch St, Jackson, MS 39203

Dr. Daphne Chamberlain, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Social Justice at Tougaloo College, revisits the role of children in the Civil Rights Movement to find lessons for youth activism in a new era of social change. We welcome visitors in person at the COFO Center and also online for this conversation.Click to Register for the Online Zoom

THURSDAY, JUNE 9
12:00 PM

The Constant Struggles of Humanity featuring Novelist Dr. Daniel Black

Online via Zoom (Click to Register)

Join us as we engage Dr. Daniel Omotosho Black, Associate Professor at Clark Atlanta University and acclaimed author of They Tell Me of a Home, Listen to the Lambs, The Coming Perfect Peace and Don't Cry for Me in a riveting discussion of the significance of black joy, trauma and remembrance as embodied in the Juneteenth holiday,

FRIDAY, JUNE 10
12:00 PM

Poetry & Jazz on the Patio featuring Latongya Garner and C. Leigh McInnis

Commuter Lounge and Patio, JSU Student Center, Jackson State University

Join us as we summon the expressive power of the arts to celebrate and meditate upon Juneteenth. Featured artists include vocalist Ms. Latongya Garner and her combo as well as C. Leigh McInnis, a poet, writer and scholar. Guests can enjoy ice cream for sundaes, cookies and strawberry soda.

MONDAY, JUNE 13
12:00 PM

Food: Justice and Equity Matters - A Virtual Conversation

Online via Zoom (Click to Register)

Join us as we host a discussion about food equity and justice in Mississippi. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Tiffani Caesar and will feature Kate Dillon Coats and Sis Imani, representatives of Cooperation Jackson, and Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliot, CEO of Footprint Farms.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14
12:00 PM

FIVE, A Mother's Journey Midday Matinee featuring Filmmaker Talameika Brice

Ballroom A, JSU Student Center, Jackson State University

Join the Institute four our Mid-Day Matinée and a Q&A with award-winning filmmaker, Jackson native and Jacksonian, Talameika Brice. Watch her latest film, Five: A Mother's Journey.Click to register for the zoom conference of this event.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
12:00 PM

Connecting the Past with the Present - An Intergenerational Lunch

Ballroom A&B, JSU Student Center, Jackson State University

Join us an insightful and inspiring luncheon with Civil Rights Veterans and Scholars including Rev. Barron Banks, Mr. John Spann and Dr. Flonzie Brown Wright. Seating is limited. Please know that all seats have been reserved. We thank you for your interest.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16
10:00 AM

Culture & Art, An Interactive Experience featuring Justin Ransburg

Johnson Hall, Jackson State University

Join famed local muralist and painter Justin Ransburg in a special limited seating painting experience. Canvas and painting materials will be provided.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17
12:00 PM

Juneteenth Freedom Party

Gibbs-Green Plaza Amphitheater, Jackson State University

Join us on the Gibbs-Green Plaza for food, music and fellowship.