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SPONSORED BY SHRINERS CHILDREN'S TEXAS

Juneteenth is here! Enjoy our many activities that embrace and celebrate the African American spirit, including a special performance! The oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery, Juneteenth, truly celebrates freedom for all. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom, putting into effect the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth celebrates education, achievement and freedom. Celebrate this pivotal moment in American history!

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Thursday, June 18

Juneteenth Champions: Experience Juneteenth Champions, a powerful art exhibit by T. Ellis honoring 30 trailblazers from 1865 to today whose courage and contributions helped pave the path toward freedom, justice and equality.

When: From 4 to 8 pm in Tree Top

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Storytime sponsored by Pi Beta Phi: Join us for a special story about Juneteenth and Houston’s Emancipation Park.

When: At 5:15, 6 & 7 pm in Brown Auditorium

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Ministry in Motion: Watch this inspiring performance featuring three powerful praise dances, a meaningful Juneteenth skit, and a song as young performers express faith, history, and joy through movement and music.

When: At 6:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

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Juneteenth Freedom Flag: Honor Juneteenth by creating your own freedom flag while learning how the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by Abraham Lincoln, led to the long-awaited freedom celebrated in Houston and beyond.

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Friday, June 19

‍Ministry in Motion: Watch this inspiring performance featuring three powerful praise dances, a meaningful Juneteenth skit, and a song as young performers express faith, history, and joy through movement and music.

When: 11 am in Tree Top

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Storytime – Tonya Duncan Ellis: Gather for a reading by the author of They Build Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston’s Emancipation Park and learn more about the story of Juneteenth and Emancipation Park.

When: 1 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

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Juneteenth Champions: Experience Juneteenth Champions, a powerful art exhibit by T. Ellis honoring 30 trailblazers from 1865 to today whose courage and contributions helped pave the path toward freedom, justice and equality.

When: All Day in the Parent Resource Library

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Juneteenth Freedom Flag: Honor Juneteenth by creating your own freedom flag while learning how the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by Abraham Lincoln, led to the long-awaited freedom celebrated in Houston and beyond.

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope