It was the freeing of people and they are working to ensure that children indeed begin to understand that they have a freedom beyond what they have even dared to dream." "They named it the 'Keep Our Kids Free' as the Juneteenth holiday is synonymous with that very idea. "We have a group of young folks that are integral to the work - who are leading the work - and they chose to do something to commemorate all the work that they're doing to really transition and transform juvenile justice here in Virginia," said Slater. RISE's Executive Director Valerie Slater said it was birthed from the young people working at organization.
This inaugural event is co-hosted by RISE for Youth and Community 50/50. "Keep Our Kids Free: Youth Talent Showcase & Block Party" to 3 p.m.Ĭentral VA African-American Chamber of Commerce Meetup Group There will be food trucks, entertainment, vendors and self-guided activities that can be completed at your own pace from 11 a.m. 23832Ī day of learning, reflection and fun at the park with activities planned all day. Called “ Juneteenth: Its History and Cultural Significance,” it can be viewed on CCPL's YouTube page.ġ0301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, Va. Midlothian Mines Park, 13301 N Woolridge Road, MidlothianĬCPL also hosted a virtual program back on June 12 with historian Nathan Richardson, covering the history and impact of Juneteenth.Central Library, 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield.River City Sportsplex (back fields), 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian."Juneteenth Jamboree" by Carole Boston Weatherford Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road, Petersburg.Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewrys Bluff Road, Richmond.
Picture books about Juneteenth have been placed on yard signs on trail around each building. Check back as more events are added to this list:Ĭhesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is hosting " StoryWalks" at libraries in each of its five magisterial districts. In addition to it being a federal holiday, there are numerous celebrations planned around Central Virginia. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the Union Army brought word to Galveston, Texas that slavery had been outlawed in the United States.
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