The AR Delta
Juneteenth City PRIDE Day of Empowerment
This weekend the nation celebrates the 150 Anniversary of
Juneteenth. The AR Delta Celebration
will take place on Saturday June 20th at the West Dumas Community
Family Life Center located at 501 W. Bowles.
City PRIDE is joined by other groups including "Each One Help One," "Save Our Youth," "Stop the Violence, ABYYS and others will be the host presenter and are inviting the entire
community to be a part. A list of
scheduled activities include: Live Entertainment with local and statewide groups, empowerment Speakers
from across the city, county and state speaking out on the subjects of Faith,
Love, Hope and the Power of Freedom and Oneness.
There will
be a special salute to Father’s, Dad’s and young boys and men of color. The
College of Aspiring Artists will present an Edutainment Voucher
Give-a-Way. A total of 50 Vouchers for
aspiring artists and creative talents will be given for persons to take free
course from The College of Aspiring Artists.
The City of
Dumas Fire Department will present “Fire Safety and Education with the Dumas
Fire Truck and Safety Crew.” Dr.
Blanche Hunt will be on site with the City PRIDE Mentoring Program which includes
training and mentoring for 1 year for new mentors plus applications for parents/guardians
who want to sign up their children to be mentored during the Summer “Say Y.E.S.
Camp.
Way Maker
Ministries of New Orleans program, Each One Help One will be on site with food
and household product distribution for families needing extra support for the
summer months. The will also show
documentary films at HMC on Friday night focusing on gang and crime
prevention. City PRIDE will also
giveaway t-shirts and other items. And
the famous “Hugs and Hot Dogs” will be for everyone in attendance.
To
volunteer, participate or to donate contact City PRIDE at 870.623.8179 or visit
www.citypridedumas.com
