This Juneteenth, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum invites the community to gather in celebration under the theme “Juneteenth Brings Balance to America’s Celebration of Freedom.” Inspired by our upcoming exhibition “The Lines We Cross,” this dynamic program explores how the story of freedom in America has been shaped by the lines we have drawn—and the ones we continue to cross.
Through history, dialogue, and cultural expression, this celebration reflects on Juneteenth as a powerful moment that helps complete and rebalance the national narrative. By connecting the legacy of emancipation to the ongoing pursuit of equity, the program invites visitors to consider how we each play a role in shaping a more inclusive and truthful understanding of freedom.
Join the Lewis Museum in a myriad of indoor and outdoor Juneteenth Freedom Activities to Include:
Justice and Reconciliation: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
This film explores the influential lives of abolitionist Henry Highland Garnet, a Civil War Chaplain and Harvey Johnson, a civil rights pioneer and founder of the Brotherhood of Liberty. Join filmmaker Xavier Frink, Michael Nelson, Reverend Alvin C. Hathaway Sr., Dr. Ida Jones and Dr. Brian Morrison for a post-film discussion afterwards.
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