Juneteenth at the Gantt

The year 2024 brings many reasons to celebrate, particularly the Gantt’s 50th anniversary! Juneteenth is a day for us to reflect on our resiliency as an organization and as a people, learning from the past to honor the present and forge a better future. 

Our Juneteenth lineup this year focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care. 

The lineup includes:

• A live performance from Leone and the Ascension
• An assortment of art workshops with The Broken Crayon, Tiya Caniel, and Carla-Aaron Lopez
• A wellness experience led by Abiola Ogunbekun
• An interactive historical and cultural analysis led by Dynasty
• A powerful panel titled Black is the Trend, moderated by Perrine DeShield
• Special plant installation by Root Papi
• Young DJs from Do Greater Charlotte’s Art of DJing hosting the day 
• And more!

The 2024 Juneteenth at the Gantt programming was co-curated by Sir Will.

Host or Publisher Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture