Families are invited to join the Racine Public Library and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast as they commemorate Juneteenth Day, a national African American freedom holiday, with a special guest performance by Emmy Award winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk. This unique event will take place on Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. The event is free and open to the public; no registration is necessary.
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrations throughout the city of Racine, including an all day event at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, focus on education and recognizing achievement.
This Juneteenth Day program will feature an exciting performance of The Story of Henry 'Box' Brown and other Extraordinary Tales by internationally known story performer Bobby Norfolk. This three-time Emmy Award winner and Parents' Choice honoree is one of the most popular and dynamic story-educators in the country today. A St. Louis native, Bobby Norfolk began his career as a stand up comedian in area comedy clubs. With a background in comedy and theatre, he naturally turned to storytelling and became a full-time teller in 1987. He is well known for his high-energy performances and lively animation. His stories promote character education, cultural diversity and self-esteem, and are geared for audiences of all ages. Bobby is truly a gift for the imagination!
This rare Racine performance will feature the story of Henry "Box" Brown, a slave born in Virginia in 1816, who sealed himself in a small wooden box and had it shipped to friends and freedom. His narrative was published in 1849 to raise funds so that Brown could purchase freedom for his wife and children. He traveled the northern states speaking against slavery before the Fugitive Slave Law forced him to flee the country. In this theatrical reenactment, Bobby breathes life into this amazing story of a slave turned hero, along with other tales of ordinary people taking extraordinary risks in the name of freedom. Questions about the performance may be directed to the Racine Public Library, 262.636.9245.
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrations throughout the city of Racine, including an all day event at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, focus on education and recognizing achievement.
This Juneteenth Day program will feature an exciting performance of The Story of Henry 'Box' Brown and other Extraordinary Tales by internationally known story performer Bobby Norfolk. This three-time Emmy Award winner and Parents' Choice honoree is one of the most popular and dynamic story-educators in the country today. A St. Louis native, Bobby Norfolk began his career as a stand up comedian in area comedy clubs. With a background in comedy and theatre, he naturally turned to storytelling and became a full-time teller in 1987. He is well known for his high-energy performances and lively animation. His stories promote character education, cultural diversity and self-esteem, and are geared for audiences of all ages. Bobby is truly a gift for the imagination!
This rare Racine performance will feature the story of Henry "Box" Brown, a slave born in Virginia in 1816, who sealed himself in a small wooden box and had it shipped to friends and freedom. His narrative was published in 1849 to raise funds so that Brown could purchase freedom for his wife and children. He traveled the northern states speaking against slavery before the Fugitive Slave Law forced him to flee the country. In this theatrical reenactment, Bobby breathes life into this amazing story of a slave turned hero, along with other tales of ordinary people taking extraordinary risks in the name of freedom. Questions about the performance may be directed to the Racine Public Library, 262.636.9245.
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