JUNETEENTH FOR MAZIE by Floyd Cooper, published by Picture Window Books, 2015, is used with permission of Capstone Publications. Volunteers will be bringing the meals to the vehicles. The following street will be blocked with no entry permitted. In solidarity with JuneteenthICT and the Wichita Urban Professionals, we invite you to join us for a discussion with Danielle Johnson, assistant director of WSU's Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Bryce Graham, president of ICT Launchpad Inc. We will discuss how to leverage civic and political engagement to affect greater wealth creation and investment in communities of color. Panelists will be LaMonica Williams, MSW, LSCSW; Tyjuan Davis, community activist, poet and author; and prevention specialist Patricia Houston, MBA. Thank you for your understanding in advance. Chris “Sker” Rogers is a graffiti artist and cultural czar, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Through this conversation, we will look at how this mural came to be, what it has meant to the community, and what crucial conversations have stemmed from the painting of this mural. Therefore, I have found some diverse books, selected videos, and created a worksheet to help people start to talk about Juneteenth with students all the way from Kindergarten to potentially eight grade. 20% of all to-go and taproom sales on June 19th will benefit CORE, to help fund local programs like JuneteenthICT, CORE Gardens of Wichita - Robin Rounds Memorial Garden, EmpowerU, and Books & Breakfast. Mindfulness Activities by Author Sontia Mason, Program contact Tadonne Neal [email protected]. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. These tests are 100% free of cost to you. For younger kids, try books like "Juneteenth for Mazie", about a little girl who is upset about restrictions like bedtime; and "All Different Now," the story of the day freedom arrived in Texas from a little girl's perspective. Juneteenth for Mazie. We will no longer attempt to address maternal and infant disparities without the voices of Black families. 1:45 pm Mindfulness Activity - Sontia Mason, 2:30 pm Urban Gardening - K-State Extension Office, 2:45 pm - A Taste of Story - Story Time Village, 3:00 pm Read Along with Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson. Like always, this is just ONE of many lessons that should be taught! Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. ( Log Out /  10 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Video Book Trailer for Juneteenth for Mazie; Name Pronunciation with Floyd Cooper; Grade ; 1-5; Genre; Holiday; Cultural Area; African American; Year Published 2015. Read Along with SUPERintendent Alicia Thompson is a fun way to help young children, ages 4 – 8, become SUPER Readers! Zoom Link: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvdOmhrz0rE9A1fajHrRiIWC2lLQ9mXbhG. If you or someone you know has experienced racism during pregnancy, birth, or post-partum, you should attend. Ask the Author. Juneteenth for Mazie. 1 Answer. Senior Bruch Sponsored by Evergy & United Health Care, *Closed program for select senior centers, program contact Briget Young [email protected]. Founders Grove and Wichita Public Schools believe reading creates the foundation for self-education and improvement and becomes a catalyst for successful budding entrepreneurs. For questions about the program contact Paul Abromeit at [email protected]. Learn more about TKAAM by clicking here. 88 Diamonds is a duo comprised of Martin Bowie on keyboards and flute, and Kimberly Bowie on vocals. **Please do not show up sick ** : conversation age Range: 4-9 years old . The Convoy of Hope has set a goal to serve around 1000+ families each. While it mentions the horrors of slavery, it doesn't do so in a way that would frighten or disturb a 3 year old. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Rock Christian Fellowship Virtual Church Service. Remember: Juneteenth is a day of celebration and reflection. Please bring your ID and insurance information. Convoy of Hope JuneteenthICT Edition sponsored by Koch Industries. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Juneteenth is the nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery. Watch and read along as Dr. Thompson reads aloud fun children’s books and asks questions about the books to help students better understand the story. Have children create a drawing of what freedom and kindness looks like for them. Drop off school supplies to the locations below, Wichita Cheesecake Company  701 E. Douglas, Simply Beautiful Hair Salon 4033 N. Woodlawn, Program contact Antar Gholar [email protected]. Creating successful entrepreneurs starts with education. Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. There are big, bold, expressive pictures and short text. This resulted in many African Americans relocating to states such as Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri for greater opportunities, land purchase and work. You must enter from 15th & Hydraulic follow the street around it will turn into 14th and come around to McAdams pool parking lot where the distribution will be taking place. Hopping Gnome Brewing Company JuneteenthICT fundraiser, The Hopping Gnome is bringing back the popular Pineapple Kolsch beer for a special fundraiser for Juneteenth ICT! She is ready to celebrate freedom. ​Black women and infants are more than twice as likely to die during birth than their white counterparts, These disparities have a long-lasting impact on Black women, men, children, families, and society. ​Join us for a webinar on being a leader in the seven dimensions of wellness. We look forward to coming back together in person 2021! Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Pioneer DJDon of Soul Express ENT, Party Train Show Music Mix. HealthCore will be providing COVID-19 tests in the Holy Savior Church Parking Lot this  Monday, June 15, from Noon - 2 PM. Progeny will host several panel discussions about the school-to-prison pipeline that shuffles young people out of schools and puts them behind bars. Draw . There are many other great Juneteenth resources. Add to Reading List Share this Page. Juneteenth celebrations included song, story readings, food, and dance. Book Juneteenth For Mazie Read Along with SUPERintendent Alicia Thompson is a fun way to help young children, ages 4 – 8, become SUPER Readers! Check out the following websites to learn more and find other teaching resources: Native Hawaiian. While the city may be reopening we want to ensure that we do not contribute to the spreading of Covid-19 to the most vulnerable populations. Safe Streets Wichita has partnered with JuneteenthICT to host a virtual discussion highlighting outreach, engagement strategies for prevention, and the importance of ongoing community voice and leadership in addressing substance use disorders.