{"id":3009,"date":"2022-06-14T15:07:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T15:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=3009"},"modified":"2022-06-14T15:37:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T15:37:40","slug":"mayor-tishaura-o-jones-makes-historic-150-million-commitment-to-north-st-louis-proposes-city-employee-raises-and-paid-family-leave-in-first-state-of-the-city-address-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=3009","title":{"rendered":"ART 2063 Selects Honorary Chairs for Second Annual Juneteenth Caribbean Walkathon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ST. LOUIS –\u00a0Africans Rising Together\u00a02063\u00a0(ART\u00a02063) is pleased to announce the selection of honorary chairs for its annual Walkathon commemorating Juneteenth and National Caribbean Heritage Month. They symbolize the pivotal role of African Americans in the historical and contemporary defense of democracy and justice.<\/p>\n

ART 2063 will honor Missouri’s\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Congresswoman Cori Bush<\/strong>\u00a0as the\u00a0Mother of Democracy<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0St. Louis City’s first African American female\u00a0Circuit Attorney, Kim Gardner<\/strong>,\u00a0as\u00a0Mother of Justice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. James Tucker,<\/strong>\u00a0President of Africans Rising Together 2063, said,\u00a0“We are privileged to have such distinguished leaders as our honorary chairs. Each co-chair has\u00a0a\u00a0solid record of achievements in their respective fields, grassroots credibility, and a proven commitment to advancing democracy, justice, and equality for all people.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0The Juneteenth Walkathon will\u00a0take place\u00a0at Forest Park, Cricket Field\u00a0in St. Louis, Missouri,\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, June 18, 2022<\/strong>.\u00a0The\u00a0time of the 1K and 5K Walks\u00a07:00 to 9:00 a.m.,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0then from\u00a09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,<\/strong>\u00a0there\u00a0will be festivities and entertainment, including a children’s village, including Gospel music,\u00a0Soul and African\u00a0food, and\u00a0a variety of\u00a0vendors. There will also be a Noon Day Prayer for People of African Descent and a Walk Through History featuring outstanding African Americans and Caribbean Americans who have made\u00a0the United States\u00a0more innovative and prosperous.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0commemoration of Juneteenth\u00a0is the result of the work begun by the late Dr. Ronald V. Myers Sr, MD, which culminated in Juneteenth National Independence Day\u00a0becoming\u00a0a federal holiday\u00a0on June 17,\u00a02021.\u00a0The ART 2063’s event\u00a0provides a unique opportunity for the local community to learn about and acknowledge the many achievements of people of African descent who have contributed significantly to\u00a0this\u00a0nation’s development\u00a0and wealth.<\/p>\n

There is still time for participants\u00a0to\u00a0join by\u00a0registering\u00a0at\u00a0Eventbrite Registration<\/a>,\u00a0www.ART2063.org, or\u00a0onsite for $18.65. Seniors 55 and older and children 12 and under register for free.\u00a0Everyone must register to participate in the Juneteenth Caribbean Walkathon.<\/p>\n

For more information about the event, please email Keith Long at\u00a0KeithLong.ART2063@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT AFRICANS RISING TOGETHER<\/strong>\u00a02063<\/strong><\/p>\n

Africans Rising Together 2063 is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate people of African descent concerning the true historical significance of our experience, culture, and contributions to the world. We raise awareness of a broad range of cultural issues by leveraging education toward holistic transformation, positive actions, and strategic connections. ART 2063 provides a platform powered by partners with the shared vision of improving education, economic development, and social conditions globally for people of African descent. ART 2063’s action plan includes organizing strategic initiatives to create social, economic, cultural awareness, and generational wealth. This will eradicate poverty and illiteracy and usher in the reconciliation and restoration of people of African descent. ART 2063’s goal is to facilitate societal transformation through the collaboration of holistic development within in 9 Mountains That Transform Society: Arts, Sports, and Entertainment; Business and Economy; Education and Reconciliation; Family; Government and International Relations; Media; Religion; Science and Technology, and Security (food and water). For more information, visit\u00a0www.art2063.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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