The Juneteenth celebration that was postponed final month has a brand new date.
HOUSTON — A particular “Juneteenth in July” celebration that includes Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee will happen July 12, with free admission for all attendees. The unique celebration was postponed because of the climate.
The occasion will honor Jackson Lee’s legacy of advocacy and her instrumental function in establishing Juneteenth as a nationwide vacation by performances by famend artists, together with Yolanda Adams, George Clinton backed by the Juneteenth Home Band, Stokley of Mint Situation, The Hamiltones, and Chris Dave and The Drumhedz.
The celebration begins at 2 p.m. with market actions and reside performances on The Blessing Stage, adopted by the primary program and musical tribute live performance at 4 p.m. Se7en the Poet will host the occasion, with music offered by KTSU’s DJ Chilly Invoice Smith.
The occasion organizers describe “Juneteenth in July” as “greater than a live performance—it is a tribute to heritage, resilience, and neighborhood.” The celebration goals to carry collectively various audiences for “a robust night of reside music, tradition, and unity as we come collectively to rejoice freedom and honor the legacy of Juneteenth.”
The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee performed a pivotal function within the federal recognition of Juneteenth. Her advocacy helped set up June 19 as a nationwide vacation commemorating the tip of slavery in america.
The free admission occasion welcomes all neighborhood members to take part in what organizers name “this unforgettable evening of soul, rhythm, and celebration” and “this one-of-a-kind expertise.”
