James Carter NEW ORLEANS- City Councilman James Carter, New Orleans District C District “C” Councilmember James Carter announces the 19th annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, featuring four days of events commemorating Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day refers to the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the State of Texas on June 19, 1865. The Juneteenth Celebration will include a parade, live music, a fashion show, a documentary film screening, and much more. All events are free and open to the public.
Councilmember Carter said, “The Juneteenth Celebration is an opportunity for all members of the community to celebrate Emancipation Day. There is something for everyone to enjoy - food, live music, art and educational opportunities to learn more about the importance of this day in America’s history.”

Sponsors of the event include:

* The African American Male and Female Institute, Inc. - Director, Rev. John Mosley and Assistant Director, Elder Linda Tolbert-Mosley
* New Orleans City Council
* Jesus Never Fails Missionary Baptist Church - Rev. Dr. Norwood Thompson, Jr., Pastor
* St. Peter the Apostle Full Bible Church - Elder Eartha Carter, Pastor
* Southern Christian Leadership Conference New Orleans Local Chapter - Rev. Dr. Norwood Thompson, Jr., President
* Relevant Ministries - Director, Joseph Cox
* Right Way & Truth Full Gospel Baptist Church - Elder Linda Tolbert-Mosley, Pastor
* City of New Orleans & Mayor C. Ray Nagin

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Film Documentary Screening: The Untold Story - 20th
Century Slavery
* Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:00 a.m.
* New Orleans Public Library, Main Branch, 219 Loyola Avenue

Juneteenth Freedom Parade

* Friday, June 19, 2009, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
* Parade begins at Fischer Elementary School, 1801 L.B. Landry Avenue

Juneteenth Concert & Fashion Show

* Friday, June 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
* Cultural Village at the Riverfront of Algiers Ferry
* 200 Patterson Drive

Juneteenth Celebration - Music, Food and Fun for All Ages

* Saturday, June 20, 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
* Cultural Village at the Riverfront of Algiers Ferry
* 200 Patterson Drive

Juneteenth Church Service on the Westbank

* Sunday, June 21, 2009, 1:00 p.m.
* Fischer Community Baptist Church, Bishop James Nelson Brown, Pastor
* 1737 L.B. Landry Avenue

For more information, contact Nadiene Van Dyke with the Office of District “C” Councilmember James Carter: Office: (504) 658-1030 or via Email; nhvandyke@cityofno.com.