NC Juneteenth Line-up and Schedule of Performances Announced
Durham, NC – Spectacular Magazine will present the 15th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15th on E. Main Street in downtown Durham (For GPS Purposes: 330 E. Main Street – Durham, NC 27701). The festival celebrating African American Independence will feature performances by national and local recording artists, food trucks, kids zone, Health Fair, vendors, exhibitors, and a Fashion Show.
Entertainment coming to the stage, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity Foundation & Americans for Prosperity, are both national recording artists and local performers. Hosted by Comedian D’Wissh, get ready to party with this year’s headliner J-Stylz of Black Street (“No Diggity”, “Joy”). G. Yamazawa (“North Cack”) is in from California talking about “Carolina barbecue sauce with the slaw.” Durham’s own J. Gunn will perform Durham-themed songs during his set as a homage to Durham’s 150th anniversary. Tha Materials will rock with their neo-soul and hip-hop groove. The Messengers of Soul will bring you all your favorite blues and R&B tunes. Project 919 Band has that ‘go-go’ for you. Gospel artist Carolyn Satterfield has something for the spirit. DJ Fatz will keep the party going!
Some of the other performers this year include a segment presented by K97.5 that will include performances by Tesh I Am, L’Vitto, Marley Maxx, JaseLVO, Tiyane, and O.Shariff. Comedians Dink Kearney and Big Daddy Laughalot will have you laughing. Pennys Make Dollars, Motiv8 Dancers, JT MakeMoves, Epic Cheer and Chosen By Christ Ministries round out the entertainment.
Food will be in abundance at the 15th annual NC Juneteenth Celebration in addition to performances. The best Food Trucks in the area and beyond will offer a variety of food choices. Vendors will have an array of African and African-American clothing, art and artifacts, specialty items, crafts, and other items for sale in the Marketplace. The Kids Zone, sponsored by Go Durham and powered by Bull City Inflatables, has bounce houses, obstacle course, dry slide, face painting, crafts, and other fun, educational, activities and information.
The Health Fair includes blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and HIV screenings. Medical professionals from area health centers and hospitals are available for one-on-one consultations and to provide information. Coordinated by Spectacular Magazine Health Reporter Santisha Walker, RN, of Walker Group Health & Wellness and the Health Fair is sponsored by Duke Health. Organizations will have booths to inform the men, women, youth, and families of services (mentoring, tutoring, mental health, substance abuse, job services, etc.) and activities (summer camp, day camp, after school, athletic teams, etc.) available in Durham and surrounding areas. Experts in their respective fields provide information, activities, and demonstrations.
The Juneteenth Fashion Show, powered by KroCia LLC, will feature African prints and evening wear both symbolic of the first Juneteenth celebration. Coordinators are Sharon Decoster (owner – The Decoster Agency) and Spectacular Magazine Fashion Reporter Gillian Shaw. Tameka Nichole will be the commentator.
The Juneteenth Celebration will kick off with an All White Party on Thursday, June 13th hosted and sponsored by American Underground. Allie Capo will perform and a documentary, Runnin’, about plantations in Durham, will be premiered. There will be networking, food, cash bar, door prizes, and recognition of sponsors.
Sponsors of the 15th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration are Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Go Durham, Foxy 107/104, Duke Health, K97.5, Durham County, Americans for Prosperity, Durham 150, M&F Bank, UNC Center for Civil Rights, City of Durham, Duke Energy, The Light 103.9 and American Underground.
The 15th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will bring a multitude of organizations and citizens into the community together in an effort to foster connections that will empower and uplift the community. For more information, visit www.spectacularmag.com/juneteenth