Hello All!
I've often said - and still maintain - that June is Black People's Month! We have Black Music Month, Caribbean Heritage Month, Juneteenth, Black Food and Restaurant Month, among other events celebrating our heritage and accomplishments. All over the US, events heralding our talents and genius are taking place - Jazz, African Music, Black Literature, African Poetry, Theatre, TV - you name it we either did it, or we're doing it - big time. This year, 2025 we've expanded in so many ways! The current environment has called upon us to display our talents, as well as our courage, intelligence, ethics, creativity - and we've risen to the occasion from politics to demonstrations, to community development, and educational programs. This June has been full of activity thus far, and the rest of the year portends to be even moreso.
So mark your calendars and get ready to get out and enjoy your cultural heritage this week end Saturday, June 28 and Sunday June 29th!
It's truly A BLACK THING!
1. You're Invited! A Juneteenth Cabaret Night to Remember – June 28 
Join The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family for a night of music, celebration, and community at our Cabaret & Show – and we promise it’s going to be unforgettable!
Featuring the soulful Shirley Lites
With special guest Rashaan Rich
Yeadon Borough Hall – 600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050
Saturday, June 28, 2025
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
BYOB & BYOF – Let’s party our way!
Gather your crew and reserve your tables of 8.
Tickets are just $30 per person.
It’s a celebration of culture, joy, and community spirit you won’t want to miss!
Get your tickets here: Philly Juneteenth Family Cabaret Tickets
Or scan the QR code on the flyer attached.
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Space is limited, so lock in your spot today!
For more information, contact:
Crystal Dailey – 215-869-9688
Let’s come together to celebrate Juneteenth in style. See you there!
Warmly,
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family
2. Alafia People
Sunday, June 29 is the 2025 Tribute to the African Drum where we
honor the drummers that upheld the culture and are now Ancestors.
It's began over 20 years ago with the transition of Babatunde Olatunji,
Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and has honored local
ancestors/drummers like Baba Robert Ibikunle Crowder, Baba Facundo,
Baba Greg Peache Jarman, Bobby Artis, Baba Leonard "Doc" Gibbs, and
others.
It begins 12noon at Stenton Park, 17th & Courtland Sts. and
includes drumming, dancing, spoken word and vendors. Bring your
blanket/lawn chairs and instruments for the big community drum circle.
It's a family event with activities for youth and is always a positive
vibe with Black folks gathering as ONE! It would be nice if the rest of
the diaspora would join us in unity.
Come get a cleansing and healing from the drums!
This year, in case of rain it will be held at Imhotep Charter H.S. See message below for the schedule of activities.
Peace & Power!
Iya Kai, Oni Sango
Marilyn Kai Jewett
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African Proverbs:
The mouth of the wise is closed to those who cannot hear.
When you are playing with a dog, do not ever forget to keep a stick within reach.
Ngoma Tribute to the Drum
Stenton Park ( 1799 W. Courtland St & Windrim ave)
June 29, 2025 12noon —7PM
Run of Show
Hosts: Maisha 12 to 2:30; Gabe 2:30 – 4:30
Shomari 4:30 to closing
12:15 - 12:30 Libations: Baba Joe Quinones
Welcome: Maisha
12:30- 1 pm Youth Showcase: Heshima Pamoja Community Center Martial Arts Demonstration
1:00- 1:30 TAADS Drumming society
1:30 – 2:00 Aziza Kenteh spoken word
2:00- 2:30 Community Drum Circle
2:30 – 3:00 Ira Bond’s Drum Class
3:00 – 3:30 Khadijah Rene vocalist honoring Nina Simone
3:30 – 4:00 Urban Shamans Band Live music
4:00 - 4:30 Sun Starr and El Smooth live music & soul
4:30 – 5:00 Camara Arts & Tyhemba Dance & drumming
5:00- 5:30 Raina J. Leon Poet
5:30 -6:00 Community announcement and community drum circle
6:00- 6:30 KP Ultra Poet
6:30 – 7:00 RaRa Militant 215 Haitian Rhythm group.
Note** rain location is Imhotep Charter High School n. 21st Phila Pa 19138
Program Contact: Mama Maisha 215-385-0214
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
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