with
LES Black & Red
by Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
a new installation celebrating Black and Indigenous histories of the Lower East Side
Free and Open to the Public
Opening: Saturday June 19th
at M’Finda Kalunga Garden’s annual Juneteenth Celebration
Rivington Street at Chrystie
includes a libation and procession to honor the unmarked Second African Burial Ground
Free
Schedule: all are invited to wear white!
11:45am Gathering at M’Finda Kalunga Garden
12pm Libation and procession Opening of Dennis Redmoon Darkeem Exhibition honoring African American and Indigenous LES History
12:40 Performance by Sky Manna Band
1:00 M’Finda Kalunga Garden’s Juneteenth celebration!
1:00 and 2:00 performances by Bobby Bryan
1:30 readings and history by community members ongoing: participate in community Art projects
a Downtown Art and FABnycproject, with support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the NY City Council