Event is Live
Carnegie Hall Presents
Juneteenth Celebration
All American Freedom Day: Reimagining Togetherness
Sunday, June 19, 2022
7 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Juneteenth honors the beginning of our nation’s true independence—the freedom for all members of the reunited nation after the American Civil War. More than 400 years after the first enslaved African people were brought to the North American colonies, the fight for equality continues. Join us for this live celebration of Black culture.
Limited availability. All advance tickets for this free event have been distributed. A limited number of walk-up tickets will be available on the day of the performance (Sunday, June 19) on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a maximum of two tickets per person.
Performers
Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., Host
Rev. Dr. Iva E. Carruthers, Host
LaChanze, Master of Ceremonies
Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir
Joseph Joubert, Piano
Naima Penniman, Poet
Rev. Dr. Dionne P. Boissière, Presenter
Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre
New Jersey Youth Symphony
Helen Cha-Pyo, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
Additional artists to be announced
with Honorees
Sonia Sanchez
Opal Lee
Event Duration
The program will last approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission.
Presented by the Healing of the Nations Foundation / Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference in association with Carnegie Hall.