JOY. RESISTANCE. REST.
THIS ZINE IS DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO KEEP CREATING.
Juneteenth is a celebration of abolition, Black freedom, Black joy, Black history, and Black futures. This zine exists as a vignette of the Black Freedom Struggle.
Juneteenth is the celebration of Freedom.
June 19, 1865 marks the day in which union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to announce that the hundreds of thousands of people enslaved in the state were now free by executive decree; slavery was now abolished. The term “Juneteenth” became popularized by the newly freed folks in Texas. It has continued as a celebration through generations. It is even now recognized as a federal holiday.
We are intentionally centering this day around Black joy, Black resistance, and Black rest. We will begin the event with a commemorative march for Black lives, a moment of silence, and a rose memorial. We will then move into celebration with live performances, giveaways, art-making, workshops, roller skating, and an interactive kids zone.
Throughout this zine, we will explore the three concepts in this year’s theme: Joy, Resistance, and Rest.
Blackness is often equated with struggle. While we do not want to erase the nuance of pain due to systemic and institutional racism, we want to take Juneteenth as an opportunity to celebrate the wonder, love, joy, and nuance of intergenerational Blackness within our communities.
“Joy is a revolutionary force. We need it as much as we need anger because it is joy that will help keep us in these bodies long enough to enact justice.”
—Evette Dionne, writer
Black people have historically and are presently affected by systemic racism and institutional oppression. During Juneteenth, we want to intentionally honor the contributions of past and present-day abolitionists, freedom fighters, and change-makers.
“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.”
—Assata Shakur, activist
Black communities rarely get the opportunity to set aside the political nature of existing within a Black body. During Juneteenth, let’s commit ourselves to centering Black futurity, liberation, and most of all rest— in ways that cater to the Black community’s hopes and dreams.
“You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect.”
—Tricia Hersey, activist and writer
REMEMBERING MINNEAPOLIS/SAINT PAUL COMMUNITY ANCESTORS
Harry Belafonte
Terry Bellamy
Earl Bowman
Bill Brown
Laura Brown
Bill Cottman
Beverly Cottman
Teretha Dillard
Archie Givens
Ronnie Gross
Sonny Gross
Claybon Hall
Ernest Hutchinson
Valerie Hutchinson
Valdeck Jackson
Diona Johnson
Tony Jones
Alonzo Lucas
Charles Lynn
Ron Miller
Richard Robinson
Emanuel Rogers
Karen Rogers
Lorraine Smaller
Kevin Smith
Donald Sudduth
Gary Sudduth
Henry Sullivan
Never Forgotten, Forever Missed.
REMEMBERING BLACK MINNESOTANS MURDERED BY POLICE
Alfred Sanders
David White
Demitreus Sesler
Abdullah Simmons-Muhammad
Charles Craighead
Abu Jeilani
Martha Donald
Lamont Scott
Christopher Burns
Walter Dochniak
Roderick Harvey Jr.
Eric Netters
Anthony Williams
Walter Collins
Johnie Rodgers
Lorenzo Doby
James Cobb Jr.
Courtney Williams
Dominic Felder
Wilfred Hines
Tommie Baker
Quincy Smith
Ahmed Guled
Devon Dockery
Romell Hill
Jason Jones
David Smith
Billie Lobahanow
Wayne Malone
Carl Tatum
DelShawn Crawford
Dontaylo Wright
Mark Henderson
Victor Gaddy Sr.
Melvin Fletcher Jr.
Alden Anderson
Terrance Franklin
Edmond Fair
Charles Logan Sr.
Marcus Golden
Sam Holmes
Jamar Clark
Jaffort Smith
Philando Castile
Cordale Handy
Thurman Blevins Jr
Isak Aden
Mario Benjamin
Kobe Dimock-Heisler
Ronald Davis
Noah Erickson
Nekeya Moody
George Floyd
Dolal Idd
Daunte Wright
Winston Smith Jr.
Kokou Fiafonou
Amir Locke
Andrew Teckle Sundberg
Howard Johnson
Hargarten, Jeff, Jennifer Bjorhus, MaryJo Webster, Kelly Smith, Liz Sawyer, Susan Hilliard, John Wareham, and Tom Nehil. “Every Police-Involved Death in Minnesota since 2000.” The Star Tribune, January 12, 2023. https://www.startribune.com/every-police-involved-death-in-minnesota-since-2000/502088871/?refresh=true.
50-MINUTE WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS CENTERED IN JOY, RESISTANCE, & REST
2:00PM DESIGN FOR JOY BY MELANIE
UROC ROOM 105
WALBY OF POLLEN MIDWEST
Design that decenters harmful, oppressive systems of power requires joy. At Pollen, a media arts nonprofit that harnesses the power of narrative change to build towards a society that is free, just, and loving, designing for joy helps us all imagine a better future.
HEALING FOR HIP HOP LOVERS BY NAKARA WHITE OF SWAGG LLC
UROC ROOM 107
A writing workshop using journal prompts from the book “7 Day Grief Journal for Hip Hop Lovers”. These exercises will cultivate new perspectives, wellness and community through candid dialogue, hip hop music and journaling.
CREATING EQUITABLE REPAIR WITH AN OPEN REPARATIONS DESIGN FRAMEWORK BY IMAGINE DELIVER
UROC ROOM 125
Learn how to use an open reparations design framework to create practical solutions for repairing and restoring harm to the Black community. This community-led, transparent, and holistic model evaluates and addresses the range of harms the community has experienced, including discriminatory practices. Discover how to drive meaningful change and establish a more just and equitable future.
3:00PM
SELF-CARE AS RESISTANCE BY VANESSA ANYANSO
UROC ROOM 107
During this workshop, attendees will learn about the impact of racism on mental health and ways we can fortify ourselves. We will think about self-care as both an individual and collective practice that is an act of resistance. Attendees will be encouraged to create self-care plans for themselves.
BLUR THE LINES BETWEEN LITERARY AND VISUAL ARTS WITH DADAIST INSPIRED POEMS BY RAJINE THE QUEEN
UROC ROOM 125
Originally created early in the 20th century on the battlefields of WW1 contesting the carnage of war and the elites. You will be able to create your own poem by selecting words, phrases, and images that relate to the excellence and resilience of Black people in America.
IMAGINING AND BUILDING BLACK WEALTH, OPEN ROAD FUND BY BLACK TRUST FUND
UROC ROOM 105
To fund descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade empowers us to rest. In this workshop, we will invite folks to apply to the Open Road Fund–a community resource of $50 million to be distributed to Black communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota–and, together, imagine what’s possible.
5:00PM
CULTIVATING JOY THROUGH CANNABIS BY CLEMON DABNEY ALSO KNOWN AS DOC DABS
UROC ROOM 107
This workshop will cover the basics of cloning, including the equipment needed, techniques for successful cloning, and the benefits of cloning vs. growing from seed. Participants will have hands-on experience cloning their own cannabis plant.
EMANCIPATE YOUR MENTAL STATE BY CHANCE YORK OF THE EARL E. BAKKEN CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY & HEALING, MINDFULNESS
UROC ROOM 105
Colonization can be seen in our landscapes, in societal structures and in our communities, but the pervasive, and sometimes hardest to notice, effects of colonization take place in the routine thoughts, narratives, and cycles of our mind. This workshop will involve thoughtful conversation, breath work, insight meditation, and helpful approaches to prioritizing self-care.
POSTER SHOWCASE
AVAILABLE 12:00-6:00PM IN THE UROC LOBBY
Conceptualizing the Effects of Educational Marginalization on Black Students’ Intellectual Engagement by Joseph Burey
Policing My Playground: How School Resource Officers Affect the Learning Environment of Black Students by Madyson Sklar
Breaking Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening for Women of African Heritage by McKenna Haas, D. Haynes, K. Hughes, G. Richards, & B. Robinson
Racism in U.S. Literature by Miska Abdel-Magid
The Role of Black Joy in Coping with Anti-Black Racism: Perspectives of African American Women Elders by Priscilla Gibson PhD & Jessica Coleman MSW
Toward Built Environments Where Everyone Can Thrive: Black Mothers and Rest in the Home by Tasoulla Hadjiyanni
STAGE SET
AVAILABLE 12:00-6:00PM ON CENTER STAGE
Speakers, performers, muscians, and more will happen throughout the day. For a schedule of the day’s events, visit juneteenth.umn.edu
FREE VENDORS
FREE FOOD & FREE ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
ALL ACTIVITIES (FREE OR FOR SALE) ARE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS
FREE FULL MEAL VENDORS
MUST OBTAIN FOOD TICKET TO ENGAGE
ONE TICKET PER GUEST IN THIS CATEGORY
Jambo Africa
Nashville COOP
Run Tell That BBQ
Stuff'd Food Truck
FREE SNACK VENDORS
MUST OBTAIN FOOD TICKET TO ENGAGE
ONE TICKET PER GUEST, PER SNACK VENUE LISTED BELOW
Quiet Cat Bakery
MN Nice Cream
FREE DRINKS
NO FOOD TICKET NECESSARY
ONE CANNED DRINK PER GUEST, WATER SUPPLY UNLIMITED
Water Buggy (use water bottle in swag bags or compostable cups)
Other Canned Drinks (first come, first served)
FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
THESE ACTIVITIES ARE FREE TO THE COMMUNITY
UMN Office for Student Affairs & the Black Faculty & Staff Association
UMN Extension African American Affinity Group
UMN Black Student Union
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc-Gamma Tau Chapter
Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
Public Functionary
UMN Masonic Cancer Center
UMN School of Dentistry
Child Development Laboratory School
Integrative Health & Wellbeing Research Program
Bell Museum
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Breast Cancer Champions
UMN School of Nursing
UMN Pediatrics Department
Compassionate Action for Animals
FREE KID’S ZONE
ADULT ACCOMPANIMENT REQUIRED
Petting Zoo
Face Painting
Bouncy House
Community Barbers (All ages welcome, Children are priority)
OTHER FREE ACTIVITIES
ADULT ACCOMPANIMENT REQUIRED
Screen Printing with UnderRepresented
Chalk Art at the Parking Lot Mural
Experience with Roller Skating (bring your own or free rentals from Twin City Skaters)
MERCHANDISE VENDORS SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED
BUSINESSES
ALL MERCHADISE VENDORS LISTED BELOW HAVE PRODUCT FOR SALE
Afterthought Expressions
Aonehc Aonehc
Blackbird Revolt
Black Garnet Books
Carter Creations
Coco's Custom Creations
Crowned 4C LLC
DanSan Creatives
Horton & Associates LLC/American Family
Jspeaks
Kiara L. Davis Bling Studio
Londi the Bead Lady
Loveless Blvd
Nai's Delights
Noisemakers
Oculesics
Pachulas
Silent Fox.studio
SNB BEAUTY LLC
Sunday Morning Self Care
The Crochet Gay
The Reign Love Collections
Thomasina's Cashew Brittle
TwIIns for Me LLC
Yin Botanicals
A BLACKBIRD REVOLT ZINE
