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JUNETEENTH KICKS OFF AT SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL
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[Friday,
June 1, 2012] City officials and community leaders came together at
City Hall today upon the invitation of Mayor Edwin Lee, City
Administrator Naomi Kelly and Supervisors Malia Cohen & Christina
Olague for San Francisco's Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff and Reception. Can you name the individuals (with titles) in this photo? Name them all correctly and win 2 tickets to a Juneteenth event!
Email laura@michaeldcommunications.com with your answer.
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SPECIAL JUNETEENTH EDITION
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Juneteenth Celebration with the Unique Derique!
Jun 1-28 | Various Library Branches | Oakland
The funny and
entertaining Derique, internationally known for his unique blend of
hambone body drumming (an African American body percussion art form) and
circus skills, will help us celebrate Juneteenth for all ages. [more]
* Main Library-Children's Room, Friday June 1, 1 PM
* Lakeview Branch, Saturday June 2, 2 PM
* Melrose Branch, Saturday June 16, 11:30 AM
* Eastmont Branch, Tuesday June 19, 5 PM
* Rockridge Branch, Tuesday June 19, 7 PM
* Montclair Branch, Saturday June 23, 10:30 AM
* Temescal Branch, Thursday June 28, 10:30 AM
Please confirm dates and times listed.
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Family Reunion in the Park
Sat, Jun 9 | Lincoln Park | TracyThe Tracy African American Association invites you to join our 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, "Family Reunion in the Park."
There will be activities and entertainment for all ages including
food, arts & craft vendors, music, spoken word and dance
performances. Don't miss out! [more]
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SFBFF "Meet the Filmmakers" Reception
Thurs, Jun 14 | Jazz Heritage Center | San FranciscoThe
San Francisco Black Film Festival (SFBFF) will celebrate its 14th
annual film festival and Juneteenth in collaboration with the Jazz
Heritage Center. Join us for the launch of some of the best Independent films of 2012, offering local, national and international work that you have never seen. [more]
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Sacramento Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 15-16 | William Land Park | SacramentoJoin us for as we celebrate Juneteenth with several different events. Come to our Friday night "Gospel Under the Stars" Concert featuring Sacramento's best gospel artists. Then enjoy a parade, golf tournament, and fishing derby on Saturday, followed by the "Festival in the Park" with a talent show, music, arts & crafts, food, and a children's area. [more]
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Juneteenth Family Day Parade & Festival
Sat, Jun 16 | Cutting Blvd & Marina Way to Nicholl Park | RichmondKick off your day with a parade filled with a historic Wells Fargo Stagecoach, African American Cowboys and the singing cowboy Clarence Van Hook. Then enjoy the Festival with gospel award winners, food, arts & crafts, and vendors a well as a Youth Area with Karaoke, a poetry contest and other children's activities. [more]
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The Civil War@150 Years [FREE]
Sat, Jun 16 |The African American Museum and Library| Oakland
Join Bill Doggett for a lecture and video presentation: The Civil War@150 - The Underground Railroad and The Negro Spiritual. Free admission. Lite refreshments will be provided. [more]
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Top Shelf's Champagne Brunch n' Show
Sat, Jun 16 | The Rrazz Room (The Anzu Restaurant upstairs) | SFKickoff
Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend with Brunch in the elegant and
intimate Restaurant ANZU, followed by a dynamic Classic Soul Revival
with Top Shelf in the Rrazz Room. 3pm (show only) | 12pm (brunch and
show). [more]
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8th Annual Wine Symposium and Tasting
Sat, Jun 16 | Sonoma Golf Club | SonomaPlease
join us for this annual Juneteenth weekend of fantastic, fun and
informative African American Association of Vintners event at the
exquisite, private Sonoma Golf Club in the Heart of the Sonoma Valley
Wine Country. Enjoy our guest speaker, Alphonse Dotson, an
accomplished farmer, grape grower, winery owner, and former defensive
lineman for the Oakland Raiders as well as Taste award winning wines
from California's finest AAAV member vintners. [more]
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San Francisco Juneteenth
Jun 16-17 | Fillmore District | San Francisco
The two-day celebration starts with a parade beginning
at the African American Art & Cultural Complex at 11am on June
16. The Juneteeenth festival takes place on June 16 and 17 on Fillmore
Street between Geary and McAllister. Both days include a car show, petting zoo, pony rides, 3 on 3 basketball, a health fair, live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts and community information booths. [more]
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San Jose Juneteenth in the Park Festival 2012
Jun 16-17 | Cesar Chavez Park | San Jose
The African American Community Service Agency presents the Nation's largest Juneteenth Festival. Last year's Juneteenth festival brought together 15,000 people. This year's festival will embrace the spirit of the celebration of Juneteenth as well as showcase local Bay Area talent so come on down to check out a variety of different vendors, food and entertainment. [more]
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Focus on Fathers Family Day & Juneteenth Celebration
Sun, Jun 17 | Calvary Hill Community Church | SFThis special event includes the screenings of Kevin Epps' " FAM BAM" and Jacquie Taliaferro's " 10-10 Gotta Win" and a panel discussion moderated by Calvary Hill Pastor, Bay Area Rainbow PUSH Director and KDIA "Shout Out" Host, Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr will follow. Enjoy activities for children, cooking demonstrations, vendors and a gospel concert with Minister Marcus Dyson. [more]
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Juneteenth Jubilation: Free Family Day/Father's Day
 Sun, Jun 17 | Museum of the African Diaspora | SF
Join us for Day One of a two day event, Juneteenth Jubilation. Enjoy a lecture and performance with Branice McKensie on The African Roots of Gospel,
as part of our Sacred Music, Sunday Fellowship series. Learn local
history with a book talk and booksigning with Jan Batiste Adkins, author
of African Americans of San Francisco. Engage in a family art activity, and meet with a genealogist for our Ask a Genealogist workshop. [more] |
 Mon, Jun 18 | Lorraine Hansberry Theatre | SF
Lorraine
Hansberry Theatre celebrates Juneteenth as it joins with 25 other
African American theatres across the country in presenting a staged
reading of The Amen Corner by James Baldwin. A
self-anointed Harlem store front preacher is about to see her world
crumble. This three act play will connect you to the soul of gospel
music. [more] |
Juneteenth Jubilation: Dion Graham & Zakiya Hooker
 Tues, Jun 19 | Museum of the African Diaspora | SF
Join MoAD for day two of Junteenth Jubilation. This benefit event celebrates a historical period in American history with performances, music, wine and cuisine. Features a dramatic reading by actor and narrator Dion Graham of the award winning HBO series The Wire, legendary Blues singer and songwriter Zakiya Hooker and tastings of sumptuous southern cuisine and award winning wines . [more] |
The Forum: An Evening with Van Jones
Thur, Jun 21 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | SF
Yerba
Buena Center for the Arts is pleased to join in the community week long
celebration of Juneteenth with its presentation of former Obama
Administration green jobs advisor and activist, Van Jones. A Yale-educated attorney, Jones is founding president of Rebuild the Dream as well as co-founder of three thriving organizations. Jones worked as the green jobs advisor to the Obama administration in 2009. He is a New York Times bestselling author and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. [more]
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Summer at Lorraine Hansberry: Tony Saunders
Fri, Jun 22 | Lorraine Hansberry Theatre | SF
Lorraine
Hansberry Theatre spreads its wings and kicks off its first summer
series during Juneteenth week with the smooth jazz sounds of Tony
Saunders, two-time Emmy winner and premier bass guitarist. His current single Bigger Than Outside from the CD, Romancing The Bass has been in the Top 20 on the smooth jazz charts for the last 7 months! Also join Tony in the Smooth Jazz Lounge after the event. [listen] [more]
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Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
Sun, Jun 24 | Alcatraz-Adeline corridor | Berkeley
Main
stage entertainment is the "heart" of Juneteenth-in-Berkeley. The music
incorporates the best of the African American experience: African
drumming, jazz, blues, neo-soul, gospel, rhythm and blues, and reggae.
Community stage features performances directed towards novice
entertainers. Additional activities include a health fair, two-on-two
basketball tourney, historical exhibits and art for children program. [more]
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Summer at Lorraine Hansberry: The Waiting Room
Sat, Jun 30 | Lorraine Hansberry Theatre | SF
Lorraine
Hansberry Theatre continues its first summer series and closes out
Juneteenth celebrations with the award winning film, The Waiting Room,
followed by a panel discussion among Bay Area healthcare professionals.
Directed and produced by Bay Area resident Peter Nicks, the compelling
film allows viewers to experience a day in the life of Highland Hospital in Oakland, at a moment of profound change to the nation's economy and its healthcare system. [view trailer] [more]
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Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Celebration Through Dance
"Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance" honors
African American musical artists that have died since the year 2000,
but will inspire us for generations to come. This event is a
family-friendly, uplifting and inspiring evening of dance, music and
American History. [more]
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