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SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc

The SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc. celebrates and educates about Juneteenth, fostering community through cultural events, performances, and fundraisers that honor Black history and promote awareness of freedom and equality.

Become a sponsor for our Music Festival &amp; Stone Soul Picnic and Gospel Under the Stars 🎵 to help us celebrate Juneteenth with live music, food, and fellowship under the open sky. Your support helps the SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc share the story of emancipation, honor Black history, and create welcoming spaces where our community can learn, connect, and celebrate together. 🤝

Music Festival and Stone Soul Picnic & Gospel Under the Stars Sponsorship

Kick off Juneteenth weekend with the inaugural Heritage Jubilee &mdash; an all-black attire fundraising soir&eacute;e in AcA&#39;s ArtHouse before opening night of The Juneteenth Story.&nbsp; An elevated evening of community, culture, and celebration supporting The Juneteenth Story, Black Theatre Experience, and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee. Guests will enjoy chef-curated dishes by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/saucaybawbq?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Chef Derek Stanford</a> (Saucay&#39;BawBQ), <a fr-original-style="" href="http://janesfrenchcuisine.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Jane&#39;s French Cuisine</a>, <a fr-original-style="" href="http://gravylafayette.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Gravy Lafayette</a>, <a fr-original-style="" href="http://prejeans.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Prejean&#39;s Carencro</a>, and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063491564278" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">iMonelli Restaurant</a>, along with live music, a curated silent auction, and a vendor experience curated by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/theallureformoore/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Allure for Moore</a>, who will also be capturing the evening through live guest interviews. Come dressed to impress &mdash; best dressed goes home with a prize. The Heritage Jubilee: 6:00&ndash;7:30 PM in AcA&#39;s ArtHouse (2nd floor), with continued access during intermission. Opening night of The Juneteenth Story&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM downstairs in the Moncus Theatre.&nbsp; Heritage Jubilee and performance tickets are separate purchases. Show tickets available at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://heritageparc.org/bte" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">heritageparc.org</a>. Jubilee + Show combo packages are available below.

The Heritage Jubilee

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc&#39;s Community UNITY Walk, inspired by Dr. Opal Lee&#39;s &quot;Opal&#39;s Walk for Freedom&quot; It&#39;s a campaign like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 🎉 Every registration to this campaign will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Walk with Us

🎉 &iexcl;La emoci&oacute;n est&aacute; en el aire! &iexcl;Prep&aacute;rate para ser parte de algo extraordinario en la Caminata COMUNITARIA de SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc, inspirada en &quot;La Caminata por la Libertad de Opal&quot; de la Dra. Opal Lee! Es una campa&ntilde;a como ninguna otra, &iexcl;y queremos que est&eacute;s all&iacute;! 🎉 🎉 Cada registro en esta campa&ntilde;a nos acercar&aacute; a lograr nuestra misi&oacute;n. Juntos, podemos crear un mundo m&aacute;s brillante y compasivo para todos. Gracias por apoyar nuestra misi&oacute;n, tu apoyo es invaluable.

Camina con nosotros

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary,&nbsp;SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc&#39;s&nbsp;Annual Pageant &amp; Scholarship Banquet. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every ticket purchase to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission, while supporting our local youth. Together, we can create a brighter, more knowledgeable, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable. SWLA Juneteenth Committee&nbsp;

SWLA Juneteenth Annual Pageant & Scholarship Banquet

Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝 Thank you for choosing to be part of our organization. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!

Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝Thank you for choosing to be part of our organization. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!

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Join us for the SWLA Juneteenth MUSIC FESTIVAL, &nbsp;STONE SOUL PICNIC and Gospel Under the Stars 🎶🍗 These events are held to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and to celebrate Black culture, heritage, and community unity. They serve as a time for reflection on history and a platform for amplifying local voices, featuring live performances, food, and vendors. Your&nbsp;&quot;Pay / DONATE-What-You-Can&quot;&nbsp;donation helps the SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc create a space for learning, reflection, and joy.&nbsp;You are supporting our mission to educate our community about Juneteenth and celebrate Black culture with unity and respect.&nbsp; Please complete the form so we can plan a welcoming experience for everyone. Thank you,&nbsp;SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc.&nbsp;

Join us for the SWLA Juneteenth MUSIC FESTIVAL, STONE SOUL PICNIC and Gospel Under the Stars 🎶🍗These events are held to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and to celebrate Black culture, heritage, and community unity. They serve as a time for reflection on history and a platform for amplifying local voices, featuring live performances, food, and vendors.Your "Pay / DONATE-What-You-Can" donation helps the SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc create a space for learning, reflection, and joy. You are supporting our mission to educate our community about Juneteenth and celebrate Black culture with unity and respect. Please complete the form so we can plan a welcoming experience for everyone.Thank you, SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc.

SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc

SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc

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Music Festival and Stone Soul Picnic & Gospel Under the Stars Sponsorship

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SWLA Juneteenth Annual Pageant & Scholarship Banquet

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