Thu, Jun 20
|Texas Capitol
Carrying the Torch
The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Remembrance and Reading for the Future
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
About the event
Join Torch Literary Arts for the 2nd Annual Carrying the Torch: A Reading and Remembrance for the Future. This special event acknowledges the historical significance of Juneteenth and celebrates the accomplishments of the African American community. Poets, writers, and guest speakers will share original work to acknowledge the federal holiday and celebrate the future of African Americans in Texas.
Cost: Free - Please click here to RSVP on Eventbrite
Note: This event takes place at 2 locations.
7 pm - Texas African American History Memorial at the Texas Capitol (speeches & readings)
8 pm - African American Cultural and Historical Facility (readings, dancing, and food)
Music by DJ Aquaman Chill