It's been a minute, but your girl Mimi is back. What an awesome weekend for Soul Tree Collective! What an awesome weekend for everyone who celebrates Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth Mimi? I'm really glad you asked.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South. Celebrated on June 19, the word is a combination of "June" and "nineteenth". Juneteenth is recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in most states. (reference https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/lkj01)
Soul Tree Collective group is performing Saturday, June 17th at 2 p.m. at the Austin Juneteenth celebration at George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center with live music and food, games and indoor and outdoor activities.
The celebration continues on June 17th at the 9th annual Round Rock Rhythm and Ribs Festival with opening ceremonies at 3:00 p.m. The barbeque cook-off winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m.
The entertainment on this Saturday kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with Soul Tree Collective. There will also be a health fair, moonwalks, clowns, games, food, retail vendors and much, much more!
Hope to see you there!
Love Mimi
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