We were thrilled to host our first Juneteenth celebration in the city of Los Angeles, Saturday, June 18th, 2022.
People gathered from various faith traditions, races, and backgrounds to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the official legal freedom of all African Americans some 157 years ago, on June 19, 1865, in the state of Texas.
The celebration at Lincoln Memorial United Church of Christ showcased African American culture at its zenith, featuring the Crown City Drum Corps, Spirituals, Spoken Word, Storytelling, and an inspiring keynote message from IM4HI’s LA Regional Director, Rev. Dr. Larry Foy. We also had letter-writing to those incarcerated with Life without Parole, COVID vaccines and a healthy fresh vegetable distribution.
We invite you to read Rev. Dr. Larry Foy’s call for reparations with a message to heal, rebuild and restore Black culture & Black dignity through the following key points:
- African Americans are Owed a Debt
- African Americans are Owed More than a Check
- African Americans want the Return of Stolen Land
- African Americans want Rehabilitation
- African Americans want Satisfaction
- African Americans want a Guaranteed Future
Watch the video of the message here: Rev. Dr. Larry Foy preaching. Click here to read the full speech.
Check out the amazing Reparations spoken word piece: “You Owe Me,” by FreXinet D. Johnson.
Fill your soul with the song “Freedom” by Rev. Rod and Shandra Hines from Messiah Lutheran Church of Los Angeles
Listen to Mr. Al Reevers sing the African American Spiritual, “Hold On.”
Hear the beats from the Crown City Drum Corps youth.
Don’t forget this resource: our Faith & Reparations Toolkit.
The program was live-streamed on the IM4HI Facebook Page
