Juneteenth Celebrations/KMD Foundation and Young Fathers of Central Florida

Follow two historians for their celebrations recognizing Juneteenth. In Winter Park join Hannibal Square Heritage Center for their 9th Annual Celebration at Ward Chapel AME Church 160 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday June 15th 10am – 2pm – Father’s Day Brunch 8:30am and the Panel Discussion begins @ 10:00am featuring a discussion on “Knowing, Remembering & Reclaiming Our Stories.” Panelists will examine how mainstream media has depicted the Black Experience from the early 1700’s (using satirical cartoons) to present day and how Black History is being denied in the classroom today. Contact [email protected] Paving Pathways is hosting their 1st Black History bus tour to explore historic landmarks and neighborhoods that played a pivotal role in Central Florida’s Black history. Contact [email protected] to find out more. Go to https://www.star945.com/fp/juneteenth-celebrations-across-central-florida/ for a list of events happening in our community for Juneteenth. Oriel McKinney with KMD Foundation spoke briefly about their scholarship event happening June 13th at the Orlando Museum of Art. They focus on High School Seniors going to college and provide them with mentoring, motivation and money during their college years. To find out more www.KMDFoundation.org Young Fathers of Central Florida celebrates their 24th year of providing young dad’s support and resources they need to become great dad’s. Haki Nkrumah spoke about their Father’s Week (June 10-15) of events happening at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center 800 Grand Street, Orlando. To join the discussion which is open to all families and find out each night’s topic, visit www.youngfathersofcentralflorida.com