RISE: Freedom Communities Festival
Pease Park Great Lawn 1100 Kingsbury Street
RISE! is an evening celebrating Austin’s Black freedom communities.
The event will feature an excerpt from the film Rise, followed by a panel discussion exploring the rich history of these communities that emerged in Austin after emancipation and Juneteenth, the importance of fostering unity, and stories from the descendants of Austin’s Black freedom communities.
At this event, you will enjoy:
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The event will feature an excerpt from the film Rise, followed by a panel discussion exploring the rich history of these communities that emerged in Austin after emancipation and Juneteenth, the importance of fostering unity, and stories from the descendants of Austin’s Black freedom communities.
At this event, you will enjoy:
- DJ Sets by Sunday Sessions
- Poetry by Stephanie Lang, Zell Miller III, and Harvé Franks
- Drumming by Afrique Gninze
- Food options will include Mama Jambalaya, Big Mayne BBQ, and Mariachi Tex-Mex
Learn more about the event , see the panelists, see volunteer opportunities, and let them know you will be there by visiting this link.
Presented by Pease Park Conservancy, Art Is Cool, and THIRD SPACES
Supported by the City of Austin Heritage Tourism Division
Presented by Pease Park Conservancy, Art Is Cool, and THIRD SPACES
Supported by the City of Austin Heritage Tourism Division
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