Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam VOL.3

135 Monroe Center Street Northwest,Grand Rapids MI 49503

17 June, 2023

Description

About this event This will be the third annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam for the city of Grand Rapids. The event is a celebration of African American culture, and pays homage to Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day. This holiday celebrates the emancipation of the African Americans citizens who had been enslaved in the United States of America. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Activities include: Live Music by local artists and DJ's Community Speakers Black-Owned Food Vendors Black-Owned business Vendors Graffiti Art Showcase Information Booth This is a free event for the public supported by Justice 4 All, LLC and The City of Grand Rapids. **Be sure to register for the event to get entered into a drawing for some awesome prizes!** Check out Justice 4 All social channels for more information: Website: www.iwantjustice4all.com Facebook: @iwantjustice4all IG: @iwantjustice4all Tiktok: @iwantjustice4all