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A power-packed family festival will conclude as the main event for Lowcountry Juneteenth Week starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19 at the historic Jenkins Institute with performers including Legendary Superstar Group and Headliner Midnight Star, Seasoned R&B Songster Dave Hollister, GRAMMY-Award-Winning Hype Man Fatman Scoop, Southern Soul Artist Shelton RIchardson and more.
Kicking off this year’s scheduled events is Kid’s Day Saturday, June 4 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Minor Crosby Community Center with field day activities, a college fair and a competitive kickball matchup. Virtual programming will run from Monday, June 6- Sunday June 12 covering topics such as mental health, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship and more. Monday, June 13 continues the in-person itinerary with an official karaoke battle 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Ritz Bar & Grill. Tuesday, June 14 is pinned for a special sponsor luncheon powered by Beacon Bank from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. at Middleton Place honoring Ms. Louise Brown, Mary Grimes, Vera Smalls and Rosa Lee Fields from the 1969 Medical College Hospital Strike now known as MUSC. A gospel concert is set for Wednesday, June 15 from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at First Baptist of James Island and an art show at Okeeba Jubalo Fine Art Gallery is slated for 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Popular Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall Artist King Yellowman along with K’Reema and the Sagittarius Band plus Charleston’s own The Dubplates are tapped for an electrifying reggae vibes concert 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at Hanahan Amphitheater leading up to the main festival event Saturday, June 19.
“We couldn’t be more excited to honor the rich history of African-American culture with such a dynamic repertoire of curated events, performances, seminars and exhibits,” says event co-founder Cedric Smalls. “We want to magnify the often overlooked moment in African-American history of Juneteenth as we empower, celebrate and educate through Gullah History, arts and culture.”
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week is empowering Black-owned businesses with the return of the Black Business Directory as a complimentary effort to honor their contributions and vital role to the community. The weeklong festival is also investing in youth with the chance for Lowcountry K-12 students to have their artwork featured as the official Lowcountry Juneteenth Week 2022 poster plus a $500 purchase grand prize.
This year’s celebration has been made possible by Explore Charleston, Dominion Energy, International African American Museum, Doughty Law Firm, Middleton Place Foundation, Beacon Bank, Every 1 Voice Matters, Exclusive Events Rentals, Go Getta Promotions and more. Lowcountry Juneteenth Week is brought to by Chucktown Media Promotions, The Ritz Bar & Grill, Acts of Kindness and Making a Difference. The event is a proud member of the Lowcountry Juneteenth Experience, a collaborative collective with Root of Soul: J19 Fest and Juneteenth Family Fest.
Tickets to Lowcountry Juneteenth Week 2022 can be purchased by clicking here. VIP options are available and are curated by Hennesy Moet and The Wett Experience. To become a part of the Black Business Directory, volunteer, sign up as a food vendor or submit for the poster contest you can visit lowcountryjuneteenthweek.com.
Contact Info:
Name: Cedric Smalls
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Organization: Lowcountry Juneteenth Week
Website: http://www.lowcountryjuneteenthweek.com
Release ID: 89075174
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