ALASKA
| Anchorage |
| Organization: African American Hostorical Society Of Alaska (AAHSA)
Date of celebration: June 15 - 18, 2000; Location: "Denali Park Strip"
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Anchorage for 20+ years. Sponsors: National Bank of
Alaska, BP Exploration of Alaska Inc., First National Bank of Alaska, Alaska Communication
Systems Inc., Municipality of Anchorage, AARP Inc., Anchorage Bridge Builders, GCI Inc.
and many others. Theme of this years celebrations is: DIVERSITY. Special Guest: New York
located singing group "Special Touch" Activities: June 15th evening 7-9pm, small
banquet for major sponsors and guest with "Special Touch" and some local talent;
June 16th-18th 12:00 noon-10:00pm, entertainment (60+ singing dancing, recitals, skits,
bands etc.), adult and children games, ethnic food & craft vendors. Contact Info:
Robby Robinson (907) 333-1504 D&D Productions (907) 279-1778 Fax (907) 337-1447 Email aahsa@gci.net UAA Juneteenth Celebration Wednesday June 14th University of Alaska Anchorage Sponsored by Student Activities, AHAINA, Office of Campus Diversity and Compliance and the Office of Student Affairs. Music, african drumming, bbq, soul food tasting, display tables For more information contact Student Activities at 907-786-1219 |
