Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. (Info from wikipedia)
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Here is a message from Runway Playa Vista.
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Juneteenth yesterday at RUNWAY. We truly appreciate all of the incredible artists & makers who joined us!
Entertainment included:
- The Furnace Band
- Live painting by Shak Smart
- Afro Peruvian Experience performed an assembly of cajones, cajitas and a Festejo dance
- Bosco spoke & signed his new book, “Chasin’ Freedum”
- Performance by Ocandeniye Dance Company
- Terrence Terrell spoke and shared his new book, “My Little Black Book”
Vendors included:
- Rayo | Sustainable Slow Fashion
- Krumblez Cookie Co. | Cookies by Ranesha Rene’ Davis
- iCrownedMe | Children’s Books
- Jordan Saint-Pierre | Artist
- The Noble Brand | Candles & More
- Lil in Los Angeles | Kids Clothes Adults Want To Wear
- Bosco | Chasin’ Freedum Book + Merchandise
- Soul Collective | Affordable Luxury Clothing
- Brownhaze Jewelry | One of a Kind, Sustainable Jewelry
- Footprint | Infusion Tea & Cocktail Sets
- Friday Night Vibe | Luxury Fragrances for Home + Body
- Ms. Lebron, M. Ed. | Published Children’s Author & STEM Educator
- Glam & Her Grans | Children’s Fashion Boutique
- Whitney Alix | Sustainable Fashion Designer & Consultant
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