Exceptional Measures

309 West Morgan Street,Durham NC 27701

15 June, 2022

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Grammy nominated artist RISSI PALMER, nationally competing spoken word artist DASAN AHANU, acclaimed AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE Exceptional Measures: Celebrating Juneteenth Enjoy & experience the exceptional measures found in the artists' poem stanzas, song lyrics, music, & dance as we recognize the connection each has to the history behind celebrating Juneteenth. Observed in various parts of the U.S. since 1865, Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Join us to remember & honor the exceptional measures taken over time & continually to this day by the culture & people to not only survive, but thrive. at Carolina Theatre June 15, 2022⦁6:30-7:30 pm This event is FREE TO ALL but registration is required at durhamcountylibrary.org Supported by Durham County Library and the Durham Library Foundation