Memories of Juneteenth 2024
SWLA Celebrations
In appreciation of all who contributed their treasures, time and talent to the 2024 SWLA Juneteenth Celebration we share memories of the events.
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Leigha T. Porter, M.Ed is the founder & artistic director of F.I.R.E. Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory.
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Juneteenth Opening Ceremonies & Flag Raising
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Lafayette, LA
June 19, 2024
Speakers and Messages to come.
The Juneteenth Story
June 14 - 16, 2024
40 Acres & a Mule
June 18, 2024
Move the Mindset
Juneteenth Commemoration
June 17, 2024
Juneteenth Lyrical Expressions,
Spoken Word and Open Mic
June 19, 2024
2024 SWLA Juneteenth Banquet
& SWLA National Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant
Friday, June 21, 2024
Pageant Contestants
Zoey Francis, Alexandra Gramby, Miracle Omri Willis, Melodie Spencer,
Xyonna Briggs, Mala White, Zoe Briggs and Emery Reign Savoy
2024 Program Booklet
Click to Open the Book
Miss Juneteenth Queen, Alexandra Gramby
Miss Teen Juneteenth, Melodie Spencer
Miss Pre-Teen Juneteenth, Mali White
Memories of our 21st Year Banquet and Pageant
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Photos of Juneteenth Banquet & Pageant taken by: Gilbert Davis Anderson Sr., LongLife Image Photography
2024 SWLA Juneteenth Music Festival
& Stone Soul Picnic
Saturday, June 22, 2024
What a great celebration in the Historic Heymann Park. To all who joined us and all who contributed to keep it free for all to participate: You rock!!
Gethsemane Juneteenth Parade
Thursday, June 20, 2024
What a great celebration in the Historic Heymann Park. To all who joined us and all who contributed to keep it free for all to participate: You rock!!
JUNETEENTH VIDEOS
The Juneteenth Story: https://youtu.be/i3s4Bxb5XWo
Juneteenth Commemoration: https://youtu.be/IsBEF5WVvWc
Juneteenth Lyrical Expressions and Spoken Word: https://youtu.be/4yjnZkay6LI
Juneteenth Banquet and Scholarship Pageant: https://youtu.be/KLVOIZ7UN2s
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