LANSING, MICHIGAN

“BEYOND EMANCIPATION CONTINUING TOWARDS EMPOWERMENT”

MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Map of the St. Joseph Park area EVENTS

The Lansing Juneteenth Committee,
along with Honorary Co-Hosts

House Speaker Andy Dillon & Senate Minority Leader Mark Schauer
Senator Martha G. Scott & Senator Gretchen Whitmer
Representative Brenda Clack &
The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus
Representatives Joan Bauer, Barb Byrum, Rick Jones & Mark Meadows

Invite you to attend the
4th Annual State Holiday
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

 

A fun remembrance of those fabulous players and our cultural heritage!

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM– Food Vendors Available
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM- Special Musical Entertainment

7:00 PM - Let the Game Begin!
National Anthem
Game Announcer -Ernie Boone-Michigan Bulletin Sports Editor
Co-Announcer - Richard “Hook” Allen - Named to the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame

8:30 PM to 9:30 PM– Juneteenth Feature Sports Film
“Only the Ball was White” Hosted by Ngere Wali-AfroVisions

Bring your lawn chairs!

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for seating!

Worship Without Words	Mime-N-Motion Dance Ministry	Dance for Life
Children & Youth Activities Fun-Filled activities for the children and youth - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Book Mobile, Face Painting; Games & More
Juneteenth Health Fair   2008 Health Fair Participants Sponsored by Sparrow Health System   National Marrow Donor Program Providing information and offering opportunity for people to join the Bone Marrow Donor Registry  Sparrow Health System Brochures and materials related to health screenings and other community services  Sickle Cell Disease Association Information on Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait plus testing  Parents and Children with Asthma Information about childhood asthma, as well other related resources.  Ingham County Health Department Information about lead poisoning prevention and how to access service at Ingham County Health Department  GLAAHI (Greater Lansing African American Health Institute) Information about programs and services designed to address needs in the areas of family stability, physical and mental health, education, and economic understanding  LAAN  (Lansing Area Aids Network) Information HIV & AIDS
Check out the Juneteenth Film Festival - Featured Films provided by Afro Visions.  Visit the viewing area on Friday & Saturday!
Thank You 2008 Sponsors!
Thank You 2008 Vendors! Afro Visions Amethyst International, LLC A Taste of the South Cheryl’s Bag Ladies Cuisines by Isaac DSN Satellite Friends of Michigan History Marsha’s Chicken & Fish Millions More Movement-Lansing PaNash Accessories Vernadine’s Carry Out Riley’s Funeral Home Shabazz Public School Academy South Side Community Coalition Tricia’s Fashions Warm Spirit World Gifts & Trade

Map of the St. Joseph Park area