Juneteenth Celebration 2022
Under the leadership of Reverend James A. Forbes Jr., I once again have the pleasure of producing a Juneteenth Celebration at Carnegie Hall. This will be the fourth year that Rev. Forbes’ organization, Healing of the Nations Foundation, now under the stewardship of Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, will be in partnership with Carnegie. We are more than excited to be back in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman stage after being online for the past two years. Juneteenth has proven to be the highest viewed of all Carnegie’s online programs.
It gives me great joy to curate this program—to bring together incredible talent to acknowledge the historical context and significance of Juneteenth and to lift up those who have forged a path to thrive. Our two powerhouse honorees are Sonia Sanchez and Opal Lee, who, at 87 and 94 years young, are shining exemplars of dedication, resilience and perseverance.
A social media campaign asking the question: What does Juneteenth mean to you? Here are a few responses:
Dr. Earl Mowatt, VP of Education, onePULSE Foundation Memorial & Museum | Orlando, FL
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2702818740
Sonya Griffin, Co-Chair of Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated | Chicago, IL & Atlanta, GA
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2702816564
Dr. Durell Cooper, Founder of Cultural Innovation Group, LLC | New York, NY
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2702816063
Byron Canady, Founder of Colorbox MultiMedia | Houston, TX
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2702812110
Click on the digital postcard to RSVP or visit www.juneteenthus.info
