4th Annual Juneteenth Public Performances
JUN 15—19, 2024
This year, The Flea fully embraces the West African concept of sankofa, with artistic expressions that touch upon the past and reach into the future. With an amazing group of visual artists, dancers, poets, actors, and multimedia artists, this year’s celebration of Black freedom is designed for the whole family to enjoy.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 15th | 11:00am & 1:00pm
The Worthy
The African Burial Ground Monument
Join an afro-futuristic griot (Niegel Smith) on a Juneteenth walk exploring our city through the lens of black love and queer liberation. Co-led by Talu Green with his commanding Djembe drumming, The Worthy is a performance that will take you through the African Burial Ground National Monument, past civic buildings, and through the streets of lower Manhattan as we celebrate the intrinsic worth of Queer Black folks. The walk will conclude at The Flea.
Sunday, June 16th | 1:00pm
Liberation Play
405A Colonels Row, Governors Island
Liberation Play is a performance by Chicava Honeychild and an activation day to celebrate Juneteenth at DuYe Moves' lawn space on Governors Island. Designed to synergize performance, participation, and expression, the day begins with Kathryn Davis offering QiGong for Liberation. She will guide participants through a QiGong set that frees the mind and relaxes the body. These moves will serve DuYe Movers long after the day’s lesson in their everyday lives. Poet Derick Cross will perform and hold space for guided open mic expressions of Personal Liberation. Angel Kaba’s Afro’Dance New York will bring joy and happiness through a class suitable for all body types and levels, along with a performance. Throughout the day, Danie Herard will offer her Soul Art making workshop, guiding students through a process to create beautiful works of art with pen & ink and watercolor.
Wednesday, June 19th | 7:00pm
Flea Dream Machine
Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium
Who do we want to be in the next 10, 20, 100 years? The Flea Dream Machine invites you into an embodiment of our most fabulous, evolved selves. At Momma Nona’s request, we are taking over Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium with music, dance, sensual poetry and inventive looks to share with you. You’ll step into our Afro-Future in this immersive and jubilant experience for all. Featuring Aleah Alexander, Alicia Alexander, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Alicia Pilgrim.
