Kean University Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Convocation

Kean University Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Convocation

Hosted by the Center for Africana Studies at Kean University

By Wenmi Severino

Date and time

Tuesday, June 24 · 10am - 12pm EDT

Location

Miron Student Center

1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Convocation

Hosted by the Center for Africana Studies at Kean University

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
📍 Location: Kean University, Miron Student Center, Little Theater
📧 RSVP: kucafs@kean.edu

Join us for a powerful and inspiring Juneteenth commemoration at Kean University.

The Freedom Walk will take place at the bust of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sculpture next to the Human Rights Institute. This walk will serve as a symbolic journey honoring the resilience, resistance, and triumph of those who fought for liberation. This guided walk will reflect on the long path from enslavement to emancipation and beyond—reminding us of the ongoing struggle for equity and justice.

Following the walk, we will gather for a Juneteenth Convocation in the Little Theater, an opening ceremony filled with reflection, celebration, and purpose. The convocation will feature speakers, performances, and a collective moment of remembrance and empowerment.

Frequently asked questions

❓Is this a single event or a series?

This is a series of events celebrating Juneteenth and honoring Black history, resilience, and community through lectures, performances, discussions, and spiritual reflection.

Organized by

Wenmi Severino

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