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Awbury Juneteenth Dinner
June 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Awbury Arboretum at Francis Cope House on Wednesday June, 19th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth!
Come celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a panel discussion and Q&A led by Germantown Infohub’s Rasheed Ajamu, with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson, and journalist Cassie Ownes!
Following the panel, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening, multi-dimensional jazz musician Koof Ibi will serenade guests with an afrofuturistic Jazz rendition inspired by both past and present!
When: June 19th, 5 – 8PM
Where: Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138