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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •June 17,2021
JUNEENTEENTH EVENTS CONTINUED SATURDAY JUNE 19 •Typography of Women will stream over Facebook Saturday, June 19th and Sunday, June 20th, a dramatic enactment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic commentary on racial injustice in his “Letter From A Birmingham Jail,” (See Page 18)
Other Celebratory Events Happenings During Juneteenth Weekend Outside Of The Official Virtual Juneteenth Festival Here Are Other Celebaratory Events Happening During Juneeteenth Weekend The Freedom Festival Saturday June 19 10am – 6pm The Freedom Festival 2021 at Johnnie B Wiley Sports Pavilion 1100 Jefferson Ave. The Jubilee begins at 10am at Madella Market pm East Ferry and Jefferson with a parade that will make its way up Jefferson to the Johnny B. Wiley Stadium. The festival will take place at the stadium from 12noon until 6pm where there will be live entertainment, food trucks and vendors to celebrate our independence day. For more info contact ourfreedomfest@gmail.com June 19 5pm -6:30pm The Michigan Street Baptist Church 511 Michigan Ave Commemorative celebration for Bishop William Henderson With Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Celebrating the legacy and life of Historian Bishop and Leader with song, words of life and video footage Saturday June 19 Girl Gang Entertainment Supporting Black Owned Businesses through a Unique Poolside Picnic ‘N Paint Event We are supporting all local small businesses! -Paint session facilitated by The Left Handed Bandit -Charcuterie boards: Board In Buffalo -Wine: Paradise Wine Info and ticket price options at: picnicnpaint.eventbrite.com and follow them on social media @GirlGangEnt Wakanda Alliance Celebrates Juneteenth and will lead conversations to connect Juneteenth and Kwanzaa by highlighting the 7 Principles for each month in between. This is a continual virtual highlight . Find out more on Facebook and Instagram - The Wakanda Alliance and www.thegalactictribe.org." Sunday June 20 12 noon BSuite Podcast celebrates Juneteenth and the FreeTHEM walkers with a live in person event . outside at the Northland Workforce Training Center 683 Northland where you can hear all about the FreeTHEM Walk and meet the walkers! Visit @bsuitepodcast.com and follow their links on social media @bsuiteposdcast RSVP required . Seating Limited . . 6pm- The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, 825 Depot Ave and The FreeTHEM Walk team captain Kelly Diane Galloway will be hosting an up-close conversation with overcomer, author and motivational speaker Cyntoia Brown about her victorious story, her book with music by @drea_dnur! Purchase your tickets at www.thefreethemwalk.com or buy them at the door on the day of the event! Follow them on social media @niagarafallsugrr Continued Page 16
