Hello All:
This is truly wonderful. The Philadelphia JUNETEENTH FAMILY - A combination of our brothers and sisters from Africa, the Caribbean and the US - have consolidated their talents and efforts to commemorate the arrival of our first brothers and sisters who were kidnapped from Africa and brought to the US and Caribbean in chains.
Featuring music and entertainment, originally composed and performed by talents from all over the Diaspora, this will be an evening of fun, spirituality, love and respect for all that they endured and all that we share as people who are descendants of kings and queens - heroes and heroines - and geniuses. None of what we have accomplished would have happened had it not been for the genetic resilience in our veins bequeathed to us by our ancestors - DNA which exists in us and our youth even now, and informs how we are shaping our future and commemorating our past. And, while others try to divide us or set us against each other, we are aware, now, more than ever, that we are one - and we have the right, privilege and responsibility to look out for each other, honor each other, share and learn each other's stories; and reconnect and consolidate our strengths and share what we have learned with each other - for by doing so, we all win.
Under the watchful eye, genius and expert leadership of Executive producer Kofi Asante, associate producer Tamara Staley, who is also president of Philadelphia Juneteenth Family; and the production director Crystal Dailey, along with the;" and the moving song, "Travelin' On" written by brothers, Al & Ty Chestnut and their late sister Patricia "Pat" Simpson - the film is a multicultural panoply of African, Caribbean and African American talent. Combined that with the creative talents of Philly's own Tony Jones, world renowned bassist, who composed "The People," and you have an unforgettable homage to our ancestors!
FREE TO BE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, AND REPEATED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS UNTIL AUGUST 25, THE DAY OUR ANCESTORS FIRST ARRIVED IN THIS COUNTRY, VICTIMS OF KIDNAPPING AND SLAVERY.
Please share with your friends, family, associates and networks.
Greetings Family and Friends,
The
Philadelphia Juneteenth Family, Inc. and The African Cultural Alliance
of North America, Inc. (ACANA) steering committee have produced
"Free to Be: 1619 to 2020, A Commemoration of the Arrival of the first enslaved
Africans to North America”, which occurred on August 25, 1619. This historical day is one
we must never forget.
This video showcases community leaders with cultural perspectives
and performance clips from artists who represent the African, Caribbean, and African American communities.
Join us for our watch party on our Facebook page, Saturday, August 22nd at 2pm.
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family's new Facebook page:
www.fb.com/phillyjuneteenth
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The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family, Inc. The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family, Inc. is a core team of partners joined together to promote Juneteenth cultural awareness, embrace our history, and...
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