Juneteenth Celebration, Oklahoma History Center

On June 16 the OHS will celebrate Juneteenth at the Oklahoma History Center. OHS Black Heritage Committee president Shirley Nero will formally thank Reverend M. L. Jemison for the donation of the Saint John Missionary Baptist Church’s archival collection. Nero will also speak about the Black Heritage Committee’s many projects. Musician Walter Taylor will present a program on Oklahoma City’s rich African American music and cultural history. OHS Executive Director Dr. Bob Blackburn will then have a public conversation with “Miss Blues,” Dorothy Ellis. They will discuss her life-long career in music, spanning more than sixty years, and other experiences. The hour and a half program will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 405-522-5202.