BFSA Juneteenth Celebration & IRB Induction Ceremony

BFSA Annual 2024 Juneteenth Celebration

Friday, June 21, 2024

co-sponsors: the Black Faculty and Staff Association; Office of Alumni Relations; Carey Business School Black Alumni Network; Society of Black Alumni; JHU Office of Diversity & Inclusion; JHU Office of the General Counsel; JHU Office of Human Resources; JH Office of Government, Community & Economic Partnerships; JHM Office of Human Resources; JHU Office of Finance and Administration; and JHU Office of the President

Locations: Glass Pavilion, Great Hall, and Levering Lounge on Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus

Lift Every Voice Buffet Brunch - Honoring Black Voices Through Time

• Doors Open/Food Served: 10:30am; Event end time: 12:45pm
• Location: Levering Lounge and Great Hall

• Program Begins – 11:00am

Speakers: moderated by Dr. Jaky Banks, Ed '10 featuring Tiffany Wright, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Dr. Lester Spence, Professor of Political Science and Africana Studies; and Dr. Wayne Betha, Senior Computer Scientist, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

Join the Hopkins community in celebration of Black History Month for Lift Every Voice - Honoring Black Voices Through Time. This event will honor the past, the present, and the future of the African American community. The past will feature a rich panel discussion, Turning Back the Clock: Examining Integration and Affirmative Action moderated by Dr. Jaky Banks, Ed '10 featuring Tiffany Wright, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Dr. Lester Spence, Professor of Political Science and Africana Studies; and Dr. Wayne Betha, Senior Computer Scientist, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

Jerrell Bratcher, President, Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) will emcee, and a student performance rendered by the Melanotes.

Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Induction Ceremony

• Doors Open: 1:30pm; Event end time: 4:00pm
• Location: Levering Great Hall
• Program Begins – 2:00pm

We will honor and celebrate the new inductees into the Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Exhibit during our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Showcase & Gala. This year marks the twenty-first anniversary of the IRB exhibition and the twenty-nineth year of the establishment of the BFSA.

Keynote: First Lady Dawn Flythe Moore, and First Black First Lady of the State of Maryland

Installation and Induction of the 2024 Indispesable Role of Blacks recipients

Juneteenth Celebration, Showcase & Dinner

• Doors Open/Food Served: 5:00pm; Event end time: 8:30pm
• Location: Levering Hall Glass Pavilion
• Program Begins - 5:30pm

Performances by: various groups

Keynote: Governor Wes Moore, 63rd and First Black Governor of the State of Maryland

Additional keynote speaker: Dr. Sherita Hill Golden

Please arrive early for check-in and prime seating

Attending in person is strongly encouraged and recommended for the best experience. We will livestream all three programs for remote attendees. Save this link: https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ELGMCtrkRRS9pzUTdVvRdg

As you are aware, Juneteenth holds great significance as a day of remembrance and celebration of freedom for all Americans. This year, our Juneteenth festivities, are organized under the theme “Culture of Resilience: Celebrating Heritage, Nurturing Pride” that:

• emphasizes the importance of solidarity and collaboration across diverse communities in overcoming systemic barriers and fostering a more inclusive society.
• honors the legacy of resilience and perseverance of Black and Brown people of color throughout history, while also highlighting their ongoing contributions to shaping a brighter future.
• highlights the significance of Juneteenth as a day of remembrance and celebration of freedom, while also recognizing the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
• underscores the power of collective action and advocacy in effecting meaningful social change and dismantling systems of oppression.
• celebrates the resilience and cultural heritage of Black and Brown communities, showcasing the beauty and diversity of their traditions and experiences.

Here is the pricing for 2024 Juneteenth to help offset event

BFSA members are FREE

Children 5 years old and under are FREE (please include all
guests/attendees in rsvp so we can have a proper headcount food)

All other adults and children - $10.00 each

IRB inductee plus 3 guests are FREE

(price includes all
events, meals, and programs of the day, but All are welcomed to attend the IRB
induction ceremony) please email bfsa@jhu.edu and “place Juneteenth in
subject line” if you have any questions.

Pay via BFSA Paypal: type *2024 Juneteenth* in the notes

If you are not a member and/or wish to renew your membership dues ($10 annually) by going to the following link: https://bfsa.jhu.edu/bfsa-membership/

Thanks,

Jerrell Bratcher

President, Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) at Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

bfsa@jhu.edu

If you are not a member and/or wish to renew your membership dues ($10 annually) by going to the following link: https://bfsa.jhu.edu/bfsa-membership/.