As a community, MACC values the importance of Juneteenth. The end of slavery in the United States is a significant milestone in our history and should be celebrated. In honor of the holiday, MACC will be holding a celebration on each of our five campuses and virtually via Zoom on Monday, June 19th beginning at 12 noon.
This celebration will include:
- Traditional Juneteenth snacks and beverages.
- Streaming videos explaining the significance of the day followed by the movie Selma.
- A roundtable discussion where any questions or stories can be shared.
Events will begin at 12pm and continue until around 4pm. Please join us when you can! You may join the celebration at these locations:
Moberly: Steffes Conference Room – 12 noon
Columbia: Commons Area – 12 noon
Kirksville: Check in at the front desk for location – 12 noon
Hannibal: Conference Room – 12 noon
Mexico: Check with front desk for location – 12 noon
Virtual: Register and attend via Zoom – 12 noon
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOiprDspE91IR_kmMS-QNU6RskMwdHn5
Unable to join the celebration, or looking for additional ways to celebrate? There are many great opportunities. Here are some that we recommend trying:
- 6/16-6/19: If you’re in the Columbia area, consider attending any or all of the events hosted by the COMO Juneteenth committee:
https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/como-juneteenth-committee-to-host-several-events-for-the-upcoming-holiday/article_14969a7a-ff38-11ed-a07f-f3e08262aef6.html - 6/16: Join the “Online Summit Day- Health & Wellness” hosted by New York City: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-juneteenth-nyc-3-day-event-free-festival-concert-in-bklyn-tickets-474215209457?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Join the Smithsonian on A Digital Journey of African American History:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/digital-learning/north-star - Support local Black Owned businesses. For help finding them, try these suggested apps:
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/black-owned-businesses-directories - Watch these recommended movies and tv shows (many of which are available to stream for free in honor of the day): https://gentwenty.com/best-juneteenth-movies/
- Read books purchased from Black Owned bookstores or written by Black Authors.
- Speak out against racial injustice. If you don’t know who to talk to, we encourage you to email DEI@macc.edu so we can help!
We would love to hear from you! Share with us how you’re celebrating or post any story you want to share on MACC’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MACC1927. You may also share by email at DEI@macc.edu.
