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SUMMARY:Space for Us: Afrofuturism and the Poetic Imagination
DESCRIPTION:The Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center is proud to present Space for Us: Afrofuturism and the Poetic Imagination which showcases the captivating works of Aris Kian Brown as part of her community outreach project as Houston’s 2023-2025 Poet Laureate. This exhibition challenges the boundaries between art and organizing\, protest and poetics\, imagination and demand. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nAbout Aris Kian Brown \nAris Kian is currently the Houston Poet Laureate 2023-2025 and ranked #2 in the 2023 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam. Previously an Inprint C. Glenn Cambor Fellow\, she received her MFA from the University of Houston. She was ranked #10 in the 2020 Women of the World Poetry Slam and #4 in the nation at the 2019 ACUI College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational with UH team Coogslam. She is a current member of Smoke Slam alongside LeChell “The Shootah”\, R.J. Wright\, Blacqwildflowr\, and Sherrika Mitchell\, coached by Ebony Stewart\, which ranked #1 at the 2024 Southern Fried Poetry Slam. \nShe is one of 25 recipients of the 2023 BIPOC Artist and Network Fund Awards and the 2022 recipient of the Inprint Marion Barthelme Prize in Creative Writing for Students with Service to the Houston Literary Community. She is a 2019 Pushcart nominee\, a 2020 Best of the Net finalist\, a 2021 Crystal Wilkinson Creative Writing Prize finalist and a 2022 New Voices Contest finalist with Frontier Poetry. She was co-granted a 2023-2024 Creative Catalyst award from the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund with collaborator Sonny Mehta\, with Riyaaz Qawwali. \n  \n\n\nParking is available at the Gregory School Library African-American History Research Center located at 1300 Victor Street\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/space-for-us-afrofuturism-and-the-poetic-imagination/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Freedmen's Town: UH Graphic Design Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Freedmen’s Town is a collaborative exhibit with the cultural archives of Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy that features selected posters by the junior Graphic Design students at the University of Houston Katherine McGovern School of Art. \nThrough the visual language of design\, students envisioned topographical data\, cultural institutions\, and signifiers of history that answer questions about a way forward through the dense legacy of preservation that formerly enslaved African Americans began in the late 1800s and early 1900s. \nTo view Celebrate Freedmen’s Town\, visit the Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center during opening hours. \nThank you to the University of Houston Graphic Design junior block class for working with us on such a special project!
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/celebrate-freedmens-town-uh-graphic-design-exhibition/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:STEM Workshops with Black at Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM \nJoin us for a pair of interactive\, AI-powered workshops presented by Black at Microsoft (BAM) Houston\, designed to explore the legacy of Juneteenth through storytelling\, creativity\, and cutting-edge technology. \nYouth Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Freedom to Create \nIn this hands-on session\, students will use Microsoft Copilot and Surface devices to write stories\, design graphics\, and bring their visions to life\, reimagining what freedom and the future look like through the lens of Juneteenth. Perfect for kids and teens ready to create\, collaborate\, and innovate. \n  \nAdult Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Legacy in Motion \nAdults will reflect on the past and envision the future by using Microsoft Copilot to explore Black storytelling\, legacy-building\, and creative expression through AI. \n  \nBrought to you by Black at Microsoft\, a community dedicated to advancing Black excellence in tech and empowering the next generation through education and innovation. \n  \nEach workshop is 25 minutes long and devices will be provided. \n  \n*This is an indoor event with limited capacity  \nRSVP HOME\n \nFor any workshops sold out\, walk-in seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. \n 
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/stem-workshops-with-black-at-microsoft/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Fest - 160 - Building What We Started - Celebrating 160 Years of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration and celebration of 160 years of emancipation\, the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy presents “Building What We Started”\, a series of programming during the month of June focused on resilience and community strength\, celebrating the journey of Freedom. The Conservancy will feature educational\, community\, arts\, and cultural programming reflecting the rich and unique cultural heritage of Freedmen’s Town. \n\nThe Freedmen’s Town Juneteenth – 160 Fest: Building What We Started is a dynamic celebration honoring 160 years of emancipation celebrating freedom\, culture\, and communication. This festival is a vibrant fusion of history\, art\, music\, and cuisine designed to honor the significance of Juneteenth. The event will feature an array of arts and cultural programming\, including an exhibition and workshops that highlight the rich heritage and essence of Freedmen’s Town. Attendees can enjoy live music\, performances\, activities\, and programs which creates an atmosphere of joy and reflection. The event will showcase a fireside chat with Marc Lamont Hill\, author\, activist\, and television personality and include a moment to highlight the legacy and advocacy of former Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner’s commitment to Freedmen’s Town. This year’s celebration will be a powerful tribute to freedom\, unity\, and the enduring legacy of emancipation. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@houstonfreedmenstown.org or (713) 366-4212. \n\n\nA big thank you to our sponsors!\n\nUnderwriting Sponsor – Beverage Station\n\n\nWhitney Alsup\nRegister Today \n\n\n\nParking is available at the African American History Research Center at the Gregory Campus 1300 Cleveland Street\, Houston\, Texas 77019.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/juneteenth-fest-160-building-what-we-started-celebrating-160-years-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legacy to Leverage – A Creative Economy Workshop by The Heist Agency
DESCRIPTION:Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM \nJoin cultural strategists David Anderson III and Lori O. Lord of The Heist Agency for a powerful conversation on how Black creators and entrepreneurs are transforming legacy into leverage. \nLegacy to Leverage: Building Cultural Wealth Through Creativity & Community explores how our inheritance is more than historical — it’s creative\, economic\, and alive. From music and media to brand-building and business ownership\, this expert panel will spotlight how Black visionaries are shaping the future through culturally-rooted\, sustainable models of success.\n\nThe Heist Agency is a Houston-based multicultural marketing and talent collective known for moving culture through immersive campaigns\, artist development\, brand strategy\, and community-centered experiences for clients like Nike\, Red Bull\, PepsiCo\, and NASA. \nLearn how creativity becomes currency\, and how our cultural capital can fuel economic mobility and community resilience for generations to come. \n*This is an indoor event with limited capacity —  \nRSVP HERE \nFor any workshops sold out\, walk-in seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. \n 
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/legacy-to-leverage-a-creative-economy-workshop-by-the-heist-agency/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Wellness Moment: Yoga w/ Raveen Alexis
DESCRIPTION:Time: 1:00 – 2:00PM \nBegin your Juneteenth 160 Fest experience with an intentional moment of peace and grounding. Wellness advocate and certified yoga instructor Raveen Alexis will lead a yoga session focused on mindfulness\, breath\, and gentle movement to reconnect us to self and community\, essential to the spirit of Building What We Started. \n  \nRaveen has been guiding journaling and yoga practices across Houston and beyond since 2016\, using both as tools for emotional healing and inner strength. Her empowering and heart-centered approach creates space for stillness\, reflection\, and renewed purpose. \n  \nWater will be provided\, but please bring your own yoga mat + face towel. \n*This is an indoor event with limited capacity. \nRSVP HOME\n \nFor any workshops sold out\, walk-in seats will be available on a first come first serve basis.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/wellness-moment-yoga-w-raveen-alexis/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Games and Activities w/ Music by DJ Tazz
DESCRIPTION:Time: 2:00 – 5:00PM \nBring the whole family out for an afternoon of celebration in the heart of Freedmen’s Town! From 2PM to 5PM\, enjoy family-friendly activities including face painting\, lawn games\, prizes\, and more — all while DJ Tazz keeps the energy high with a special set full of your line-dancing favorites (get those fans ready 💃🏽🪭). \nGrab a bite at one of our delicious food trucks\, and don’t forget to support local Black-owned businesses at our curated vendor market. It’s the perfect time to vibe\, play\, and celebrate community together. \n*This is an outdoor event accessible via General Admission  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/games-and-activities-w-music-by-dj-tazz/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:SPACE FOR US Art Exhibition + Workshop w/ Aris Kian Brown
DESCRIPTION:Time: 1:30 – 2:30PM \nStep into the future of freedom with Aris Kian Brown\, Houston’s 2023–2025 Poet Laureate and a nationally recognized spoken word artist. Aris’s work merges poetics with protest\, imagination with activism making her a powerful voice in the lineage of cultural preservation and transformation. \nHer powerful exhibition\, “SPACE FOR US: Afrofuturism and the Poetic Imagination\,” is currently on view inside the historic Row House gallery next door to the HFTC Visitor Center. The multidisciplinary show weaves archival materials\, poetry\, and interviews with Black community leaders into a poetic call to action imagining the liberated Houston we all deserve. \nJoin Aris for a live workshop inside the gallery\, where she’ll share the vision behind the work and invite attendees into a dialogue around language\, legacy\, and liberation. \n*The exhibit is open for self-guided exploration throughout the day\, but space for the workshop is limited. \nRSVP HERE \nFor any workshops sold out\, walk-in seats will be available on a first come first serve basis.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/space-for-us-art-exhibition-workshop-w-aris-kian-brown/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Special Tribute to Congressman Sylvester Turner & Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
DESCRIPTION:Time: 4:30 – 5PM \nJoin us as we pay heartfelt tribute to two visionary champions whose advocacy helped preserve and elevate Freedmen’s Town: \n\nCongressman Sylvester Turner\, former Houston mayor and U.S. Representative\, who led the charge to establish Freedmen’s Town as the city’s first Heritage District and guided its revitalization across multiple administrations.\nCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee\, who served Houston for nearly 30 years\, relentlessly fighting for historic preservation\, human rights\, racial and economic justice\, and whose leadership paved the way for national recognition of our shared legacy.\n\nLet us come together to honor their legacies and the ongoing impact of their dedication to Black Houston and the broader community.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/special-tribute-to-congressman-sylvester-turner/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Live Music by A Major Band
DESCRIPTION:Time: 1:30 – 2:00PM \nWe’re turning the block all the way up with A Major Band\, Houston’s go-to party band known for their high-energy sets and soulful sound. This 9-piece band brings soul\, funk\, and energy to keep you dancing from start to finish. It’ll be Motown meets R&B meets party time! Pull up\, sing loud\, dance harder. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/live-music-by-a-major-band/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:160 Rising Stars Talent Showcase Sponsored by Glitter Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Time: 3:30 – 4:30PM \nCome cheer on Houston’s rising stars as they light up the stage with performances in song\, dance\, spoken word\, and more during the Juneteenth 160 Fest Glitter Karaoke Talent Showcase. This high-energy celebration of local talent honors the legacy of Freedmen’s Town and the creative brilliance rooted in our communities. \nOur esteemed judges\, PrinceWayne (Creative Movement Artist)\, Akilah Nehanda (musical artist + content creator)\, and Steven J. Scott Jr. (Youth & Education Director at Ensemble Theatre) will help us spotlight the next generations of greatness. \nThanks to our friends at Glitter Karaoke\, the top act will receive a cash prize\, and the celebration doesn’t stop when the show ends. Join us immediately following the festival at Glitter Karaoke Midtown (2621 Milam St) for the official Juneteenth 160 Fest After Party. Your first drink’s on us when you show your festival RSVP! \n  \n*This is an outdoor event accessible via General Admission RSVP \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/juneteenth-160-talent-show-featuring-local-rising-stars/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
DESCRIPTION:Time: 5:00 – 6:00PM \nJoin us for an intimate fireside chat with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill\, award-winning journalist\, best-selling author\, professor\, and one of today’s most influential public intellectuals. Known for his sharp insight and powerful storytelling\, Dr. Hill hosts BET News\, TheGrio\, Al Jazeera’s UpFront\, and the Coffee & Books podcast. From grassroots activism to global solidarity\, Dr. Hill’s work has always centered the question: how do we honor the past while building a freer future? \nIn this timely conversation\, moderated live from Freedmen’s Town\, Dr. Hill will explore what it means to build on legacy and turn our history of struggle and survival into strategy and sustainable change. Together\, we’ll reflect on the role of education\, storytelling\, and community in shaping the next 160 years of Black freedom. \n*This is a ticketed event with limited capacity\, taking place on the Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center deck. Tickets required for entry. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/fireside-chat-with-dr-marc-lamont-hill/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 160 Dance Party with Soul Control
DESCRIPTION:Time: 6-8PM \nWe’re closing out Juneteenth 160 Fest the only way we know how — with joy\, rhythm\, and the ultimate vibes courtesy of Soul Control\, the dynamic DJ collective led by Houston’s own DJ Elevated and Mookie Copeland. Known for crafting genre-defying\, soul-shifting sets\, Soul Control creates sonic experiences that move the spirit. With credits that include spinning for icons like Jill Scott\, Kendrick Lamar\, Erykah Badu\, and The Roots\, and as cultural curators for spaces like the Museum of Fine Arts Houston\, this duo represents the pulse of the city’s creative scene. \nExpect a dance floor full of energy\, Black joy\, and community celebration as we close out the festival with gratitude and groove. Whether you’re stepping\, sliding\, or vibing out with your people\, this is your moment to move. \nCome dance. Come celebrate. Come build what we started.\n \n*This is an outdoor event accessible via General Admission  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/juneteenth-160-dance-party-with-soul-control/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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