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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH 01. ANSON COUNTY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 02. VENDOR INFO 03. ENTERTAINMENT 04.

HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH01.

WHOA!

Why We Honor Juneteenth?

INTRODUCTION

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African American people in the United States. For this reason, the holiday is sometimes referred to as “Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.” Additionally, Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the atrocities and inequalities that African Americans have faced throughout history and in the present day.

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible - and there is still so much work to do.”

Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the new law was not widely enforced throughout the entire United States. For example, in Texas, it took two and a half years for many enslaved people to learn they had been freed.

On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger and his federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas. He told the enslaved people that they were now free, and he shared the news that the Civil War was over.

The celebration of Juneteenth as a holiday began in Galveston, Texas in the 1860s. Now, many Americans honor this day throughout the country. It is a day of celebration and hope. And it is also a day to pay honor and respect to the many people who suffered greatly under slavery.

IS JUNETEENTH A FEDERAL HOLIDAY?

Yes! Juneteenth became a United States federal holiday on June 17, 2021. That’s when President Joseph Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making Juneteenth the eleventh American federal holiday.

In fact, Juneteenth was the first new federal holiday declared since MLK, Jr. Day was officially designated one in 1983.

ANSON
CELEBRATION 02.
COUNTY JUNETEENTH

EVENT PROFILE

Juneteenth (June 19th) is a holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. The Anson County Branch of the NAACP has produced the first ever county-wide Juneteenth Celebration to celebrate the rich culture and history of African-Americans. The celebration will take place in Uptown Historic Wadesboro on Saturday, June 15, 2024. This event is a safe, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages inter-generational participation in a socially distant environment. Entertainment and support from local businesses help to ensure a robust schedule of activities, performances and fun.

VENDOR INFO 03.

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

We're looking to promote the best products and services the Black community has to offer. Vending opportunities include Food Trucks, Artisan Food Products, Handcrafted Goods, Unique Gift Items, Apparel, and many others.

VENDOR INFORMATION

FOOD VENDORS

Food Truck or Food Vendor space is available for a donation of $50.00

MERCHANT VENDORS

Merchant Vendor space is available for a donation of $50.00

INFO PRESENTERS

Present your business or organization material for free. “This option is free where no products are sold.”

JUNETEENTH EVENT TIMELINE

Saturday, June 15, 2024

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Vendor Set-up & Health

Department Inspections

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies at Anson County Courthouse Steps

10:00 AM

Entertainment + Vendors

12:00 Noon

Entertainment + Vendors

1:00 PM

Entertainment + Vendors

2:00 PM

Entertainment + Vendors

Demographics

47% 46% 1% 1% 1.25 1% 3%
African American White American Asian Native American Multiracial Other Race Hispanic
Entertainment 04.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Hold those things that tell your history and protect them.

During slavery, who was able to read or write or keep anything? The ability to have somebody to tell your story to is so important. It says: ‘I was here. I may be sold tomorrow. But you know I was here.’

ENTERTAINMENT

Telesha Rae Heilig
Ray Charles Lindsey local BLUES Singer
Rap and Hip-Hop Artist
The Storyteller

In the Spirit of My Ancestors

Local Gospel Singer

Cultural and Performing Arts Group

Additional Local Churches + Community Groups

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church

Shelia Chambers “Woman in Red & Yellow”

James Boy Ledbetter

Overseer Sylvia McLendon

AFRICAN AMERICAN FACTS

SLAVERY AND LIBERTY 1619 1954 1865 AMERICAN SLAVERY SEGREGATION LIBERTY 246 years 86 years today 1700 1800 1900 2000

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN PHYSICS

1878

Edward Bouchet.

First African American to earn a PhD in Science

1918 Elmer S. Imes.

Second African American to earn a PhD in Physics

1919 Elmer Imes.

First published research of a Black physicist

1973

Shirley A. Jackson.

2nd African American woman to get PhD in Physics

1972 Willie Hobbs Moore

1st African American woman to get a PhD in Physics

BLACK CHEMISTS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE

Developed hundreds of products using the “slowly” peanuts

1956 - 1884-1966

PERCY L. JULIAN He invented physostigmine and synthesized cortisone

ELMO BRADY First Afro American to receive a PhD in chemistry in USA

MAE JEMISON

She was the first Afro American woman to travel into space 1865-1943 1899-1975

JUNETEENTH LEADERSHIP

NAACP President

Juneteenth Chairperson

Juneteenth Co-Chairperson

Sinic Marsh Frederick Allen Leon Gatewood

Volunteer Organizations

Quality Florist

Monroe Mortuary Services

Helping Our Loved Ones Learn and Achieve (HOLLA!)

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Habitat for Humanity

Alpha Pi Chi Sorority

Anson Men of Action (AMOA)

Brothers 4 Life

Anson County Martin Luther King Committee

National Association of University Women (NAUW)

New Rural Project

The Juneteenth Committee

Sinic Marsh

Donnie K. Lewis

Louise Luallen

Tony L. Autry

Divine Cox

Leon Gatewood

Latonia Wright

Angela Dunlap

Dara Kelly-Campbell

Aiden Taylor

Shelia Chambers

Bonnie K. Marsh

Dannie Montgomery

Frederick L. Allen

Mackenzie Lavine

Jarvis Pegues

Akeia Marie Sanders

Jessie Campbell

Brenda Caliste

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