2016 Juneteenth Celebration BBQ - June 15

by Michelle Saport  |   

20160610-juneteenth-posterJuneteenth Barbecue Wednesday, June 15, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cuddy Quad

UAA Student Activities presents the 2016 Juneteenth Celebration, an event commemorating the 151st anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Come join us for an afternoon of food, fun, games and music!

Featuring catering by Smokehouse BBQ food truck. Food is free for UAA students (with valid ID from spring or summer semesters), $8 for UAA staff/faculty and $10 for the general public. Cash only-come prepared.

Directly next door in Rasmuson Hall, Room 117 will be a showing of the film "Black Friday" at 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Student Activities at (907) 786-1124 or events@uaa.alaska.edu.

Updates are also available on the Student Activities Facebook and Instagram pages.

'Black Friday' film screening and panel discussion Wednesday, June 15, 1 p.m. Rasmuson Hall, Room 117

The documentary "Black Friday" takes an in depth look into the spending habits of African-Americans in America. The film chronicles the financial mis-education of many African-Americans and explores the economic pitfalls that continue to derail the progress of the community at large. In an effort to heighten the economic awareness and financial responsibility in the community, "Black Friday" presents solutions on how to better manage the $1.2 trillion that leaves African-American communities annually. In addition, the film champions the importance of leaving a financial and ethical legacy for the next generation. Watch a trailer and learn more at thefilmblackfriday.com.

This event is free and open to the general public. For more information, contact Student Activities at (907) 786-1219 or events@uaa.alaska.edu.

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