# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, as she explores Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of slavery in America. This special event will explore commonly held myths about American freedom and examine the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equity. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in American journalism on Tuesday, June 17 in Union Theater at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. This special evening is a community collaboration between Springfield’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, the University of Illinois-Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.


ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Nikole Hannah-Jones has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice, and her reporting has earned her the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the “Genius Grant,” a Peabody Award, two George Polk Awards and the National Magazine Award three times. She is the host and an executive producer of the 1619 Project Hulu docuseries, which won the 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Register click the ticket link.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/free-ish-juneteenth-and-the-long-legacy-of-1619—a-conversation-with-nikole-hannah-jones/200028313655804
- **Event Categories**: juneteenth, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 73

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
- **lat**: 39.80336
- **long**: -89.64711
- **full address**: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N 6th St,Springfield, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones being held?
  - **A:** Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones takes place on Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 at 06:30 pm at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, 212 N 6th St,Springfield, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones?
  - **A:** Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones is organized by Juneteenth Inc.- Springfield, IL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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