Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
Join Muslim Alliance for Black Lives (MABL), the Islamic Center of Irving (ICI), Islamic Association of North Texas (IANT), and CAIR-Texas Austin & DFW for an important documentary showing, presentation and panel discussion.
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
Two Events in Dallas:
Islamic Center of Irving (ICI)
- When: Friday, June 17th @ 9PM
- Speakers: MC Mustafaa Carroll, Speaker Thomas Muhammed, Speaker Sister Mahasin Hazziez
Islamic Associatin of North Texas (IANT)
- When: Friday, June 17th @ 9PM
- Speakers: MC Victor Alvelais | Speakers Imam Khalid Shaheed, Sr. Nisaa Muhammed, Sr. Evelyn Akram
