Juneteenth, a recognized employee holiday at the Alliance Theatre and now a federal holiday, is more than a day of recognition. It’s an opportunity to be reminded that freedom for Black American’s, true freedom, is achieved when their work is supported and celebrated. This year we hope you will join the Alliance Theatre in celebrating Juneteenth by supporting these events, artists and organizations.
5 Ways to Commemorate Juneteenth
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Family outings and events – https://www.juneteenthatl.com/ What better way is there to celebrate than with a 3-day music festival in Centennial Park which showcases a massive parade in Downtown Atlanta?
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Eat delicious food – 2nd Annual Juneteenth Restaurant Celebration Several Atlanta restaurants will partake in the celebration by offering dinners at holiday rates of $6.19 or $16.19. For a full list of the participating restaurants, click the link above
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Juneteenth themed books – Drama Mama Reads Alliance Theatre actor, Naima Carter Russell, also known as The Drama Mama introduces her Juneteenth book list for kids and families
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Support locally owned businesses – For the People: Juneteenth Market On June 19th, visit the historic corner of Auburn and Piedmont avenues for a pop-up market featuring over 30 small, Black owned businesses including Alliance Theatre community partner, Refuge Coffee Co.
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Donate – Brave & Kind Books Alliance Theatre community partner, Brave & Kind Books is providing books to local school districts that are purchased by customers (purchase from Brave & Kind and include the word: Juneteenth in the notes at checkout)