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Freedom Deferred: The Promise of Black Liberation

16Jun2021
Hosting Organization: 
HealthSpark Foundation
When: 
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Where: 
Virtual on Zoom
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Juneteenth can be understood as a celebratory holiday, but also offers an opportunity for reflection in the face of the ongoing struggle for liberation and justice for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. As we reflect on a time when BIPOC communities continue to face oppression, how do stories allow us to hold space for both joyful celebration and heartache in the fight for freedom?

In a virtual conversation, HealthSpark’s Chinwe Onyekere will consider this question with advocates and writers Ashton Lattimore, Editor-In-Chief of the BIPOC-led newsroom Prism, and Keisha Hudson, Managing Director at advocacy outlet The Appeal.

Join HealthSpark Foundation for this discussion on the legacy of Juneteenth in the context of the struggle for justice today, and how stories shape and define the pursuit of freedom for all Americans.

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Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch, and encouraged to make their lunch purchase from a local BIPOC-owned business.  View a list of diverse-owned restaurants in Montgomery County.