Juneteenth in Me: A Journey of Remembrance and Education

A Road Scholar Program by Antwoinette Ayers

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When

Jun 15, 2024
1:00pm–2:00pm

Where

Mattoon Peterson Park
500 Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

Join Antwoinette Ayers, an influential voice in cultural education and remembrance, for an enlightening presentation on Juneteenth and its profound significance in St. Louis.

Antwoinette's talk is more than a historical account; it's a call to awareness and education about the often-untold stories of African Americans in St. Louis. She highlights the significance of locations like Bernard Lynch's slave pens, now replaced by modern landmarks, urging the audience to acknowledge and understand the cultural roots buried beneath the city's contemporary façade.

Antwoinette Ayers' "Juneteenth in Me" is not just a recounting of events; it's an immersive experience that educates, commemorates, and honors the African American journey. 

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It's an invitation to understand and celebrate the liberation from bondage, echoing the sentiments and struggles of our ancestors through a contemporary lens. 

This event is part of the RealiTea ProjecT's Fourth Annual Coles County Juneteenth Celebration at Mattoon Peterson Park from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

  • Celebrating Black Excellence 
  • Family Friendly Fun
  • Free and open to all
  • Featuring DJ Black

For more information, please contact Taneya Higginbotham at therealiteaproject@gmail.com.

 

Learn more about Antwoinette Ayers, her Road Scholar program, and how to book it here.

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