CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - This morning on QC Life we were live at the The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture sharing an inside look at what the Queen City community can enjoy to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth.
Program Schedule
Juneteenth Kids’ Art Lab12 noon - 4 pm (Performance Suite, 2nd Floor)
A series of children and family-focused art activities for learning Juneteenth history, interactive play, and creation of hand-made holiday mementos.
Dennis Reed Ensemble: Celebrating Black Music Month12:15 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)
A live musical performance curated by Sainted Trap Choir co-founder and director, Dennis Reed.
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Screening: I Am Not Your Negro12 noon - 2 pm (4th Floor)
I Am Not Your Negro is a 2016 documentary exploring American racism through James Baldwin’s reflections on civil rights leaders, history, and his unfinished manuscript Remember This House, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.
Guided Tour12:30 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)
A tour that gives context to the Gantt’s building and history, including the exhibitions on view.
Fire Next Time: Community Book Club1 pm - 2:30 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)
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A collective exploration of James Baldwin’s book Fire Next Time, an uncannily relevant written social critique of Black freedom in America, over 60 years later. Moderated by scholar and cultural analyst Tia Warren and UNC Charlotte professor Dr. Janaka Lewis.
Guided Tour2:30 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)
A tour that gives context to the Gantt’s building and history, including the exhibitions on view.
Black Behind Bars-Inspired Panel2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (4th Floor)
A conversation both explorative and storytelling in nature, featuring some key players in the local Black biker culture. Moderated by featured artist Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr.
Live Music: Celebrating Black Music Month3 pm - 4 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)
A live band performance honoring the enduring legacy of Black musical expression.
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