THE DIVISION OF PEOPLE,
EQUITY, AND CULTURE
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cordially invites you to join us for a special week
of commemorative
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As we approach the month of June, we invite you to mark your calendars for a series of events honoring Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Black Faculty and Staff Affinity Group (BFSA) Juneteenth Dinner
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June 18 • 4-6 p.m.
Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall, DeVos Center (Building E)
Pew Campus
Join BFSA as they honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the end of the enslavement of African Americans in the United States.
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Community Event: Juneteenth Celebration
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June 19 • Parade at 12 p.m. • Celebration at 1 p.m.
Dickinson Buffer Park, Grand Rapids
1635 Willard Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Celebrate Juneteenth at this vibrant community gathering featuring a parade, celebration, and resource booths, including GVSU’s Sustainable Resource booth. GVSU is providing complimentary transportation between the Allendale Campus and Dickinson Buffer Park and lunch/water for students, faculty, and staff who participate in this year's Juneteenth Celebration.
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From Roots to Rise: GVSU Community Juneteenth Celebration
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June 20 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Haas Center for Performing Arts Lobby
Valley Campus
Join us for an open-house style event for the campus community to connect and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. This interactive program will include experiential education, games, and red foods*.
*Red food is deeply rooted in West African cultures, reflecting power and resistance. It symbolizes the blood shed by enslaved people and their descendants, and the resilience and spiritual power associated with fighting the realities of slavery.
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For questions, contact the People, Equity, and Culture team
at people@gvsu.edu.
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Robert Shorty, PhD
Vice President for People, Equity, and Culture
Chief People and Inclusion & Equity Officer
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1 Campus Drive
1000 James H. Zumberge Hall
Allendale, MI 49401
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