News Details (Posted: June 11, 2004):

Afrikan-American Cultural Arts Program Celebration of Freedom

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The Afrikan-American Cultural Arts Program is proud to present this community, edutainment event commemorating the strength and courage of those Afrikans who, on June 19, 1865, upon learning of their freedom two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, broke into a spontaneous celebration of song, dance and prayer. Performances by Master Drummer, Manu Walton, formerly of Chicago's Muntu Dance Theater, Amira, AACAP youth and other local artists. There will be singing, drumming, Afrikan dance, hip hop, spoken word, and vendors. There will also be a slide presentation and information booths about Juneteenth and other Freedom Day celebrations throughout the country. For more information contact Amira at 217/390-6398 or amira_nuha@hotmail.com. Saturday, June 19, 2004, 7 ñ 9 p.m. Parkland Theater, 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign Tickets: $5 ñ 17 & over, $3 ñ seniors and youth 5-16, under 5 free