Thursday, June 18 Dinner Dialogue

Join us in person for the 2026 Juneteenth Community Dialogue and Dinner! It’s a relaxed chance to connect, share stories, and celebrate our community’s rich history. Come hungry for good food and great conversation as we honor the spirit of Juneteenth together. Everyone’s welcome — bring your voice and your appetite!

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Agenda

05:15 PM – 05:45 PM

Registration : Table Meet & Greet Warm-Up and “Let America Be” Poem
Langston Hughes Poem
05:45 PM – 06:15 PM

Welcome & Introductions. The Theme “Let America Be!”
Rev. Dr. P. W. Coleman-Burns
8th Annual Farmington Area Juneteenth Celebration Planning Committee. Brief history; dialogue format, community agreements, goals and aims; and questions.

06:15 PM – 07:00 PM

Dinner: Traditional Juneteenth Meal
Chef Green–Cooking Especially For “U”
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Table Conversations & Next Steps
7:00 PM Table Conversations 7:20 PM Large Group Conversation 7:45:PM Next Steps

09:00 PM – 09:30 PM

Fireworks: Sundown –Open to Public Field Behind Nardin Park Parking Lot
GenX Pyrotenics