Celebrating Juneteenth

Thursday, June 18

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Waveland Hall, Des Moines

‍in-person and virtual options

Rep. Rob Johnson
State Representative, District 34

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated African American holiday and commemoration, through solemn reflection and joyous community gatherings. Juneteenth traces its roots back to 1865 when the final order to follow the Emancipation Proclamation arrived in Texas. It is a time not only to honor the end of slavery, but also to celebrate Black history, culture, achievements, and the ongoing journey toward racial equality. Join us for Crossroads with Rep. Rob Johnson to learn more about this important holiday and the celebrations that surround it.

NOTE: For June only, Crossroads will be on THURSDAY (June 18) due to Plymouth Church being closed on Friday in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Because of this change, lunch reservations for Crossroads are due by noon on Tuesday, June 16.

There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:

• Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available for $15: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.
• Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we must have your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER | Rep. (and Rev.) Rob Johnson is a faith leader, community activist, and mental health advocate who is known nationally for his birthday Gas Giveaway. Born and raised in the Dearborn Homes Housing projects of Chicago by a single mother of three, Rob and his sisters learned the value of family and community from their mother. He is passionate about mental health issues as well as getting communities involved in the political process through voter engagement.

Rob currently serves on multiple boards, including Iowa Juneteenth, Taste of the Junction, Back 2 School Iowa, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, I’ll Make Me A World In Iowa, and many others.

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CROSSROADS is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.