Hope+Elim Juneteenth Celebration: Sounds of Freedom
Hope+Elim (2500 University Ave. DSM)
Monday, June 19, 6:00-8:00 pm (Light Dinner provided, 5:15-5:50 pm)
Join us for our special Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The celebration will include powerful worship, inspiring spoken word and performances by local talents, Bridges 2 Harmony, Genesis Youth Foundation, Judges Romonda D. Belcher, Odell McGhee & company, Will Keeps & The Isiserettes. Our God is a God of compassion and action and we are thankful we are able to celebrate this freedom. We look forward to praising God with the Sounds of Freedom.
The mission of the Iowa Juneteenth is to educate Iowans on the history of Juneteenth and to preserve Juneteenth for future generations to come. Iowa Juneteenth desires to provide education in African American culture and history and collaborating with like-minded organizations to cultivate awareness. Consider participating in one of several events.
Genesis Youth Foundation, in collaboration with local community organizations such as schools, businesses, state agencies and faith-based nonprofits, will come together for the 2023 Ubuntu Leadership Summit, June 19-24. This summit connects community members to resources available in Des Moines. There will be round-table conversations regarding challenges facing adults/parents and all youth, including immigrant and refugee youth, black and brown youth and at risk youth living within Central Iowa. The theme this year is Leaders addressing community challenges together. It is a chance to share knowledge and inspire youths and adults through training workshops, storytelling, small group conversations, and more.