Juneteenth Talk: Freedom, Liberty, Democracy & Citizenship in the Age of Revolution

Formerly "Echoes of Freedom." As we engage in events leading up to the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States big concepts like freedom, liberty, democracy, and citizenship are core to understanding our nation’s history. This Juneteenth lecture will reflect on the way Black people in North Carolina participated in the American Revolution as Patriots framing their actions within the ideas of freedom, liberty, democracy, and citizenship. What did it mean to be a Patriot as a Free Person of Color, or Black, or Mixed-Race in North Carolina? In what ways did members of Black communities in Eastern North Carolina support the efforts to fight against the British? Dr. Johnson will connect this early Patriotism in the Black community with why Juneteenth has such currency in Black communities today and why knowing and understanding history matters.

FREE to Attend! Registration encouraged to reserve a seat!

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