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Juneteenth Celebration 2023

Join us for the third annual Juneteenth Celebration in Coos Bay

A Keynote Address from Oregon Remembrance Project’s Taylor Stewart

FREE discussion followed by Q&A at the Coos History Museum with Taylor Stewart.  Learn about Juneteenth and its historical ties to black communities and how resilience through equity is achieved. We will also be remembering the life of Mr. Alonzo Tucker.

Taylor Stewart has resided in Portland, OR his entire life. He graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in Communication and Portland State University with a Master’s in Social Work. Two encounters inspired Stewart to start the Oregon Remembrance Project. The first was a quote from John Lewis, longtime Civil Rights icon and Congressman from Georgia, who said, “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” This inspired Stewart with the fierce urgency of now. The second was the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum where the museum focused on the stories of everyday Mississippians who did their part to pave the way for justice. This taught Stewart the idea that you don’t have to be an extraordinary person to do extraordinary things. Stewart’s life was transformed by the opportunity to participate in the Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Projects. He hopes to bring that same opportunity for transformation to other individuals and communities in Oregon.

To learn more about Mr. Alonzo Tucker follow the link:  https://www.oregonremembrance.org/the-story

Saturday, June 17th

“Family Reunion”
Juneteenth Celebration

11 am to 1 pm at the Coos History Museum

Saturday, June 17th

“Family Reunion”
Juneteenth Celebration

4 pm to 8 pm at Black Market Gourmet

Family Reunion Reception: Food, music, virtual exhibit, and celebration

Black Market Gourmet is located at 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, 97420

Monday, June 19th

At the Egyptian Theater:
FREE Film Screening of Soul

From 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On the day of Juneteenth, the planning committee will be showing a family friendly movie, Soul, a Disney Pixar film. The movie centers on Joe, a middle school band teacher who feels unfulfilled because his ambition is to be a full-time jazz musician. On the day he lands the biggest gig of his career, Joe nearly dies — but then gets the chance to return to his body if he can figure out the purpose of his life.

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