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How Juneteenth Came to Vegas
Tyler D. Parry, an associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, will share the history of the Juneteenth holiday and its broader importance within the United
Tyler D. Parry, an associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, will share the history of the Juneteenth holiday and its broader importance within the United
Celebrate Juneteenth with Vegas City Opera and this special presentation of “Living the Dream.” This one-of-a-kind and powerful concert is a selection of song and poetry about the hope for
Tyler D. Parry, an associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, will share the history of the Juneteenth holiday and its broader importance within the United
In celebration of Juneteenth, Ellis “Blusoul” Rice and the Blusoul Band will journey through African American music. This musical journey filled with blues, spiritual, and soul music will highlight the
Come together with the community as local authors and poets gather to recite original poems about Juneteenth to honor and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Audience
The National Juneteenth Committee plans a Miss Juneteenth pageant in Las Vegas. The winner of the competition can go on to be the Nevada youth ambassador and have the opportunity
A special June 3 flag raising ceremony is planned to kick off city of Henderson observation of Juneteenth, a national event commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the
Bobby DeMond Orlando Burris’ fashions are set to be featured at a Miss Juneteenth pre-pageant fashion show. The winner of the annual competition serves as Nevada youth ambassador and has
This is a screening of the ridiculous new raunchy talking dog comedy Strays, after which the Piecing It Together Podcast will discuss the films that may have inspired this film
Award-winning Poets Rodney J Lee, Poetic V, and Petit Monstre will take us on a beautiful journey through the Black experience into the celebration of self and culture. Hosted by
This event is celebrates the Queer Black Experience of Juneteenth. This event is free and features a “dapper brunch” with live entertainment, networking, music, dance, food, drinks, and raffles.
Celebrate Juneteenth at this event, which includes a Kids Zone, where they can participate in arts and crafts and get their faces painted. Entertainment includes Praise Dancing, live music, African
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