The 2024 Juneteenth Cultural booklet is a tangible valuable resource for those looking to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth but also strengthen community bonds and support economic empowerment within the community.
The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration is a one of a kind national event. Our celebration for Juneteenth is based on the cultural reality's of African Americans contribution to the fabric of the United States, music, fashion, theater and innovation. Our celebration is a multi day event celebration that is matched by no other location in the world.
Amun Ra, Inc is a 501C3 non-profit organization. Our primary mission is to distribute information and enlighten Americans about the facts and truths surrounding our nation's newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. We also want to inspire heightened self-esteem among African American youth. Reminding them that even the greatest obstacles can be overcome. We strive to instill national pride in all Americans.
As a non profit 501C3 Amun Ra Inc. is restricted from making a profit and exists exclusively from generous donors, grants, and sponsorships for our fundraising events such as our Juneteenth Cultural Celebrations that will spread across the nation elevating self esteem and national pride. All the services we offer to the general public are free of charge and come in the form of print material, lectures, and sponsorship of Juneteenth theatrical plays in schools, community centers, libraries and other public venues that are free to the public.
The 2nd annual Cultural Juneteenth celebration will be hosted again within the heart of Franklin city. Once a part of Southampton County, the organizers indicates that Franklin is home to two of the most famous slaves in American history. (Nat Turner, and Dredd Scott. Franklin is 40 miles west of Norfolk, and nine miles north of the North Carolina border.
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Our Board consist of over a century worth of professional aptitude and life experience. From accounting and financial planning to law, social work, media, entertainment and the clergy. In years our board consists of over two hundred years of American business and giving back to the community.
Our president and CEO brings over 20 years in broadcasting, marketing and civil service. Our CFO brings fifty years of accounting and financial planning rounding our board off with a named partner in a prominent northern Va. Law firm and finally a retired west coast department of social services worker committed to serving the public.
The Spectacular Juneteenth Cultural Celebration brochure is a tangible souvenir that chronicles the multiple events that make up the 3 day event that is designed to be a collectors item in years to come.
The Juneteenth Cultural Celebration is not designed to be a traditional festival. Instead it is designed to become an annual Virginia tourist attraction that lives on forever.
Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom finally for slaves in Texas that were unaware or not allowed to observe the Emancipation Proclamation issued in 1863 by President Lincoln freeing all slaves. Juneteenth was first celebrated in Galveston Texas. Juneteenth in Virginia and Texas never put its stamp on the holiday as national in a big way, participated in the government supported institution of slavery or fought for emancipation like Virginians. Virginia being the birthplace of slavery in the United States and being the former capital of the confederacy and the state famous for freedom fighters fought for emancipation producing the largest slave revolt in American history against slavery in Southampton County in 1831. Nat Turner, a Southampton born slave, led the insurrection, and Dred Scott also born in Southampton County of the famous Supreme Court.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors. Their generous support propels our mission forward. Our sponsors help us extend our reach and impact in the community.
We love our community, so feel free to contact us at anytime if you have any questions.
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