Admission is FREE. Donations are encouraged.
The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (AAHMSNJ) will host its Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the museum’s Atlantic City location inside the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University (2200 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City, NJ).
Sponsored by The Greenidge Funeral Home, the celebration will be a vibrant, two-day event held on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th. Both days will feature programming from Noon until 5 PM. The public is invited to honor this historic milestone through an enriching lineup of keynote speakers, local leaders, moving tributes, live music, and diverse vendors.
Schedule of events for Friday, June 19:
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Music by Tony Day Trio, shopping from vendors
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Speaking program
Introduction by AAHMSNJ volunteer Casey Bell
Opening remarks by Brian Jackson, Master of Ceremonies
Keynote speaker: Yolanda Melville,
Prayer by Dr. Thelma Witherspoon
Guest speaker Kaleem Shabazz
Storytelling by Michelle Washington Wilson
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.: Speaking program ends, music interlude from Tony Day Trio
Continuous shopping throughout event timing of 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.:
Food available to order from Zoagie’s food truck
Shopping from local artists and black-owned businesses
Schedule of events for Saturday, June 20:
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Music by Eddie Morgan Jazz Band, shopping from vendors
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Speaking program
Introduction by AAHMSNJ volunteer Casey Bell
Opening remarks by Tamar LaSure Owens, Master of Ceremonies
Keynote speaker: Reverand David Mallory
Tribute to Rita Mack & Vince Jackson by Ralph Hunter, founder of the AAHMSNJ
Remarks by Virginia Similac, commemorating the Clayton Twelve & Sandy Couch
Tribute to the Claymont Twelve and Sandy Couch with Sandy Backoulas Tello
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.: Speaking program ends, music interlude from Eddie Morgan Jazz Band
Continuous shopping throughout event-timing of 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.:
Food available to order from Zoagie’s food truck
Shopping from local artists and black-owned businesses
Inside the museum, visitors will be treated to a powerful new series of educational banners charting the history of Juneteenth and slavery, designed by artist Carla Cornick and edited by Pernell Ponce. The exhibit Curators are My’air Henry, Adrianna Schofield, and Guiven St. Jean.
