| |  | Dear Friends, Happy Juneteenth America! June 19, or Juneteenth, marks a notable and meaningful day. It is now a national holiday that not only acknowledges the end of American slavery, but also celebrates the advancements of the Black community and our continued commitment to diversity, inclusion, and racial equality. I would like to graciously thank you for supporting Emancipation Park’s 149th Juneteenth Celebration. Because of you and so many others like you, the Conservancy can continue to impact the lives of families in the Greater Houston community. We greatly appreciate your assistance in making our annual Juneteenth celebration a successful event year after year. If you missed any of Emancipation Park Conservancy's virtual activities, no worries. You can witness the entire 149th Juneteenth celebration by watching videos included in our Juneteenth recap section. We are gearing up for Emancipation Park's 150th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Your tax-deductible donation will help us kick-off and plan an extraordinary celebration that the founding community would be proud to see and experience. Please enjoy the following “THANK YOU” message from Mrs. Jacqueline Bostic, Vice-Chairman of Emancipation Park Conservancy's Board, Chairman of Emancipation Park's Juneteenth celebrations, and great-grand daughter of Rev. John Henry “Jack” Yates, one of the park founders. We cannot wait to commemorate the holiday with you next year in-person at Emancipation Park. The 150th Juneteenth celebration will be even more amazing now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Thank you so much!  Lucy Bremond, Executive Director Emancipation Park Conservancy Engaging with EPC just got easier. Stay connected to Emancipation Park all in one place. | | | | Donate to Emancipation Park's 150th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Today! | |  | | | | | | | For special events and marketing inquiries or to share your ideas, contact Kynetta Moore at events@epconservancy.org. | | | | | | We Rise Up Virtual Juneteenth Show | |  | | | Did you catch our virtual Juneteenth show?! It was amazing and a must-see! Experience the jaw-dropping rhythm and blues vibes of Vincent Powell and the chilling sounds of Nakitta Clegg-Foxx before enjoying an electrifying finale community performance you won’t want to miss! Grab your family, turn up your devices, kickback and enjoy a virtual celebration to remember! | | | | Thank You for Participating in the #WEAREJUNETEENTH Campaign | | | | Emancipation Park's 149th Annual Juneteenth Celebration presented by Shell was mostly virtual this year due to the pandemic. #WEAREJUNETEENTH is a national campaign that celebrates Juneteenth and its connection to the African American experience including the history, traditions, heritage, and culture. To learn all about the #WEAREJUNETEENTH campaign, visit our website or contact Kynetta Moore at events@epconservancy.org or 346-319-3036. Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram. | |  | | | Powering Progress Together with Shell | |  | Emancipation Park's 149th Annual Juneteenth Celebration presented by Shell kicked off with an educational panel discussion. Shell provided a robust dialogue with young, diverse energy professionals about their innovative careers, and how “Powering Progress Together” helps advance societies objectives towards a cleaner, sustainable future. | | | | Social Justice, Reform, and Community | |  | Replay this highly anticipated panel discussion surrounding policing in minority communities and how to improve relationships, especially in African American neighborhoods. The panelists included Chief Troy Finner, Houston Police Department; Dr. Melanye Price, inaugural director of The Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View University; Dr. Howard Henderson, founding director of the Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University; Dr. Dameion Crook, founding principal of Mickey Leland College Preparatory for Young Men and moderator, KPRC 2 News Anchor, Khambrel Marshall. | | | | Small Business Level Up and Pivot | |  | We hosted a live discussion on Zoom with Houston Sauce Pit, Crumbville, Emancipation Economic Development Council (EEDC), and webinar sponsor Cadence Bank surrounding small businesses best practice for success during this unprecedented time. The discussion focused on how these two thriving businesses have pivoted during the pandemic and general practices businesses should consider for long term success including business credit, setup and paperwork, and brand reputation. | | | | Church and the Community: Exploring the Role of Black Clergy | |  | For centuries, black churches have stood as the center of the community, acting as pillars and lighthouses that echo the voice of the people. Replay this great discussion to hear from five Third Ward pastors who share their experiences and testimonies per the purpose and meaning of the church in Black culture, past and present. Moderated by Emancipation Park Conservancy's very own Iris Garcia, learn more about the vital role the black church plays in assisting with economic, financial, and mental health resources to the community. | | | | Juneteenth Tradition: Meal Distribution | | | | Bar-b-que, watermelon, and red soda are traditional items that are always included as part of Juneteenth celebrations to make the day even more special and memorable. Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) was thrilled to offer 2000 meals to the community as part of its meal distribution for the Juneteenth holiday. EPC partnered with Lucille’s 1913 to provide the bar-b-que, H-E-B for various items, Coca-Cola for the red soda, Houston Food Bank provided watermelon and boxes of groceries, and Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz provided PPE items and water. The distribution happened at Emancipation Park and was open to the public, registration was required. | | | | Emancipation: Through It All We Made It by Naomi Carrier | |  | Juneteenth, what do you know about this new federal holiday? Learn about the history of Juneteenth, Emancipation Park and much more in this great re-enactment by Naomi Carrier, made possible by Humanities Texas and National Endowment for Humanities. | | | | | |  | Enjoy shining star scholars of Houston’s historic Third Ward elementary schools Beatrice Mayes Institute, Blackshear Elementary, Thompson Elementary, and Yellowstone Academy as we continue to make literacy a significant part of all communities. Watch this fun and educational segment as these future leaders read “Juneteenth Jamboree,” a spirited and beautifully illustrated story by African American author, Carole Boston Weatherford. Emancipation Park Conservancy’s African American Read-In Bookmark Program, sponsored by Baker Hughes, encourages all students to read together, focusing on African American books and authors. | | | | Thank You Community Partners Thank you to all our Juneteenth partners that helped make this year's Juneteenth celebration a success! We appreciate your partnership. Activities included a chalk mural, fitness videos, cooking demonstrations, and activities for HPARD youth summer enrichment program at Emancipation Park. Some of our partners included the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Grand Opera, Chevron, Comerica, T. Ellis Arts, Houston Airport System, Life After Life, and FitMix Communities. Check out a few activities below by clicking any of the YouTube videos. | | | | | | | | | | | | We hosted several volunteer opportunities this year. Volunteers, including Shell, Baker Hughes, Reliant, CBRE, Black Nurses of Fort Bend, Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities, helped us at our meal distribution. KPRC 2, Houston Community College, Baker Hughes and Target joined us for a couple of beatification projects. Volunteers from Apple and Lubrizol also supported the park by participating in our virtual audio tour. Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time and skills to support Juneteenth at Emancipation Park. We will need even more support next year for 150 years. To learn more about volunteering contact Patrina Johnson, volunteers@epconservancy.org, 346-319-3033. | | | | Thank You Media Partners Emancipation Park Conservancy's coverage for Juneteenth this year was amazing. Thank you to all media outlets, from television stations to blogs, for sharing Emancipation Park's story and all the activities planned with Houston. A special thank you to media partners KPRC 2 and KHOU 11 for joining us at the park and helping us highlight the community. | | | | | | | | | | Even in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Emancipation Park Conservancy strives to maintain programs in the areas of economic empowerment, health and wellness, and education that are resourceful, fun, culturally relevant, informative, and offer unique opportunities to our community. For program or partnership inquiries, contact us at program@epconservancy.org. | | | | | | | | | | Emancipation Conversations sponsored by Shell: Darren Walker | |  | | | | | | | | | Get Fit in the Tre Virtual Experience Get Fit in the Tre as part of EPC's virtual Juneteenth experience. It is important for us to continue taking care of our minds and bodies by eating healthy and participating in some form of physical activity. EPC is continuing to provide virtual fitness programming, encouraging our community to stay vigilant, and do our part in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. Each week Get Fit in the Tre offers fitness options that can be accessed on our YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram pages at your convenience. All of our workouts can be completed from the safety of your home. Be sure to take photos and videos of your workouts and tag @EPConservancy to be featured on our social media pages. | | | | Hip Hop Step Aerobics with Gretchen Jean EPC is happy to announce that in-person Hip Hop Step Aerobics classes have resumed at Emancipation Park in the Recreation Center Gym! Due to the pandemic, the City of Houston Parks and recreation Department has limited the number of participants allowed in the Recreation Center for this class. You must register for the opportunity to join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. The class is an 1-hour, intense workout with your favorite instructor, Gretchen Jean! Gretchen guides us through a fun, interactive experience that is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. This workout can be modified to participate with or without an aerobic step platform. Benefits: full-body workout, instructor led class, weight loss possible, community engagement, music selection variety, self-focus Can't make the in-person class. Join us virtually. All the workouts are in our Facebook video library to view at your convenience or our YouTube Channel at the link below. Engaging with EPC just got easier! Stay connected to Emancipation Park all in one place: https://linktr.ee/epconservancy You can also join Coach Gee's group on Facebook here to stay updated on the class. | |  | | | Fitness Tips with Grace and Grit Fitness Check out this video of Tia and her team demonstrating a quick push-up exercise you can incorporate into your daily workout regime. Each week, Tia shares fitness and wellness tips from healthy recipes, beauty/hair regimens when working out, to workouts you can complete right at home. | |  | | | | | | | Thank You for Supporting Emancipation Park! | |  | Thank you for supporting Emancipation Park during the 149th Juneteenth celebration. Your donation will help Emancipation Park Conservancy's goals of transforming the park into one of the nation's premier landmark parks and international destinations, by catapulting our programs and events to the next level as we prepare to return to the park for in-person activities during our 150th anniversary year. Consider a recurring monthly gift of $18.72 or double your impact through your company's gifts matching program now through 2022. Join the movement and donate today! I WILL BE A JUNTEENTH DONOR for 2022! For more information, contact Patrina Johnson, development@epconservancy.org, (346) 319-3033. | | | | | | | | Emancipation Park Conservancy's 2021 virtual Juneteenth celebration was a major success and provided a great marketing opportunity for event sponsors. This diverse digital reach offered sponsors exceptional opportunities to feature their brand to an increased global audience. Thank you to all Juneteenth sponsors for helping us make this year's activities a success. We could not have done it without you! To become a sponsor to learn more on how you can support Emancipation Park Conservancy, contact Patrina Johnson at 832-883-5114 or development@epconservancy.org. | | | | You can also click a link or button below to learn more about other ways to support EPC. | | | | | | | | | | Emancipation Park Conservancy
3018 Emancipation Avenue
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 528-1872
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