Learn. Observe. Celebrate.

Let us learn together about the birth and growth of freedom in America and appreciate its long and challenging journey to reach everyone.

Let us celebrate our successes through and over history and commit ourselves to a better future starting every day.

Mike Wiley’s “The Fire of Freedom”

Presented June 28th, June 30th, July 1st, and July 2nd

The Town of Garner and the Garner Juneteenth Committee are proud to present streamed, pre-recorded performances of Mike Wiley’s “The Fire of Freedom,” the story of the young enslaved rebel, radical abolitionist and Union spy Abraham Galloway.

Mike will join us for a live talkback Q&A following the stream on Wednesday, June 30.

All of the streams are free, but pre-registration is required. We will be streaming “The Fire of Freedom” on these days:

• Monday, June 28 at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. (Mike will join us for Q&A after stream.)

• Thursday, July 1 at 6 p.m.

• Friday, July 2 at 7 p.m.

Juneteenth Roundtable Features Young Scholars from South Garner and Garner Magnet High Schools

Melany and Antoine Paden recently used the platform of their "Faith Activated" program to talk with local high school students Justyz Gibson, David Hunte, Julien King, Leah Knight and Olivia Trahan about Juneteenth. The virtual event was produced in conjunction with Garner's Juneteenth Committee.

Garner's Juneteenth Committee, made up of Garner residents (including Ms. Paden) and Town of Garner staff, is tasked with raising awareness about Juneteenth and its relevance to our community. Look for information soon about other planned activities by the committee. We'll share details at garnernc.gov and on the Town's social media accounts.

There are numerous other opportunities to learn about Juneteenth—one of which will occur virtually on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. when the North Carolina Museum of History will offer a special program on Juneteenth. Learn more and register (it's free, but pre-registration is required).