Tyrone Howard, professor in UCLA's School of Education and Information Studies, and Jacqueline Trimble, chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures at Alabama State University, will headline Samford's 2022 Diversity Forum.
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Samford to Host 2022 Diversity Forum
June 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | June 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cooney Hall, Regions Community Resource Room
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education and the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives (ODII) are facilitating the 2022 Diversity Forum. Together, we will learn and network with other P-12 and higher education professionals to share ideas regarding diversity in education, from best practices to the importance of understanding bias and the practical applications thereof. In addition to workshop sessions with ODII staff and others, keynote speakers Tyrone Howard and Jacqueline Trimble will address attendees.
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Recognizing Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19. It is the oldest, national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.
This year marks the 157th anniversary of when Union Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved people were now free. This announcement was more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth offers each of us the opportunity to acknowledge this monumental aspect of U.S. history, celebrate the liberation of the enslaved ancestors of African Americans, and work together to advance racial healing, equity and justice in our communities as we also honor and embrace Black culture through its art and history.
Juneteenth will be observed this year in Alabama on Monday, June 20, however the festivities surrounding the holiday, officially recognized as of 2021, will begin as early as June 13 in Birmingham. The Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives encourages the Samford community to engage in events on campus and throughout Birmingham to immerse yourself in this history.
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A Taste of Juneteenth
June 21 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Ben Brown Plaza
The Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives invites you to “A Taste of Juneteenth: Fill Your Mind, Body and Soul.” Ahinee Amamoo, associate professor in Samford’s School of Public Health, will share a brief history of the holiday and its purpose at 1:15 p.m. Stop by to learn more about the holiday, grab a snack and indulge in this Juneteenth celebration.
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Run with Ruby LLC Inaugural Juneteenth Empowerment Lunch
June 16 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
B&A Warehouse | 1531 1st Avenue South | Birmingham, 35233
Run with Ruby LLC will host their inaugural Juneteenth Empowerment Luncheon. Over lunch, enjoy profound dialogue, professional networking and powerful content from inspirational speakers.
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Black Diamond Juneteenth Festival & Banquet: Moving Forward While Looking Back
June 17 | 7-9 p.m.
Crescent Cultural Center | 11121 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest | Birmingham, 35211
Enjoy this festival of music, film and culture, featuring keynote speaker Kwabena Lumumba, an Atlanta-based community activist and photographer.
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Gardendale's Inaugural Juneteenth Festival
June 18 | 12-5 p.m.
Gardendale Civic Center | 857 Main Street | Gardendale, 35071
The Inaugural Juneteenth Festival is a free public event that is being held at the Gardendale Civic Center and will feature music, art, poetry and more in addition to great vendors and food trucks!
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Juneteenth Jamboree: Student Arts Showcase
June 18 | 3-7 p.m.
Parnell Memorial Library | 277 Park Drive | Montevallo, 35115
Proudly sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and Alabama State Council on the Arts, you won’t want to miss this event showcasing the DRUM Program's Juneteenth Summer Camp as they perform West African drum, dance and spoken word poetry!
Dress code: All White
Pre-show Reception begins at 3 p.m.; Performance begins at 4 p.m.
Performance will be followed by a catered dinner (kids eat free)
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Juneteenth "Backyard Boogie" Celebration
June 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Birmingham Civil Rights District | 520 16th Street North | Birmingham, 35203
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will host the 2022 “Backyard Boogie” event which will serve as a tribute to the many celebrations that have taken place in the Magic City back yards throughout the past. There will be something for everyone at the commemoration sharing the highly anticipated new mobile application, The Movement, and host “Magic Walks” throughout Birmingham's Civil Rights District. Come and experience The Color of Baseball photography exhibit by Bill Chapman and special guests on stage. The National Hook-Up of Black Women Birmingham will facilitate fun activities for children, and we’ll present an Authors Village where you can meet local authors.
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Juneteenth in Fairfield with Logan the Entertainer
June 18 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Goudy Entertainment | 4501 Gary Avenue | Fairfield, 35064
The Mentoring Assistance Network's mission is to build quality mentoring networks to help Alabama’s youth succeed. Fairfield has been identified as an underserved community with a need for recreational opportunities, expanded health care options, financial literacy and empowerment, and other improvement to the quality of life for young people.
Enjoy a night with Logan the Entertainer to celebrate Juneteenth in downtown Fairfield. Vendors and free food will be available while it lasts.
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National Juneteenth Observance
June 19 | 12-5 p.m.
Kelly Ingram Park | 500 17th Street North | Birmingham, 35203
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Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at the Historic Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens
June 19 | 2-9 p.m.
Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens | 331 Cotton Avenue | Birmingham, 35211
Come out for fellowship, food trucks, professional resources, music, unique homegrown items, local vendors and more!
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Juneteenth in the Magic City Festival
June 19 | 4-10 p.m.
521 3rd Avenue West | Birmingham, Alabama 35204
Simone’s Kitchen ATL presents an evening of fun, food trucks, local vendors, fireworks, a live band and a kids' zone.
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