Juneteenth Liberation Celebration

17011 NE 19th Ave,North Miami Beach FL 33162

19 June, 2021

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Let’s take you along a journey, bring your family and friends to learn the origin story of Juneteenth, its significance, and its importance. Join the City of North Miami Beach in partnership with the Black Professionals Network for the Juneteenth Liberation Celebration! Run of Day 9 am – 11 am “Unity in the Community” hosted by Miami-Dade NAACP We start the day with a community conversation hosted by the Miami-Dade NAACP Chapter with community leaders on the importance of unity and collaboration. “If you want to go far, go together” 11 am – History of Juneteenth by Matthew Pigatt Then we take you along a journey to learn the origin story of Juneteenth, its significance, and its importance in American history by award-winning historian Matthew A. Pigatt. 12:30 pm – Road to Economic Freedom by Bilal S. Little Then let’s imagine what can we accomplish right now, as we lay a new narrative of liberation and prosperity with a Keynote presentation by the award-winning speaker, business leader, and philanthropist Bilal S. Little. 2 pm to 5 pm – Liberation Celebration Social, food by Shuckin’ n Jivin’ We close out the day with a liberation celebration social, fit for all to enjoy. Enjoy commemorative gifts and activities while enjoying the delicious food of Shukin and Jivin. Snap pics at our Juneteenth Freedom Wall and use hashtags #JuneteenthNMB to win a prize from us and our partners. Additional Resources Seal & Expungemnet Services from 11am – 1pm Kids Corner – 2pm – 4pm TPS Services from 1:30pm – 3:30pm  Proudly supported by Commissioner Michael Joseph and Commissioner   Email: [email protected] Website: https://mybpn.org/organizer/black-professionals-network-2/