2025 Juneteenth at the Gantt

Juneteenth Celebration Schedule

Juneteenth Kids’ Art Lab
12 noon – 4 pm (Performance Suite, 2nd Floor)

A series of children and family-focused art activities for learning Juneteenth history, interactive play, and creation of hand-made holiday mementos.

Screening: I Am Not Your Negro
12 noon – 2 pm (4th Floor)

I Am Not Your Negro is a 2016 documentary exploring American racism through James Baldwin’s reflections on civil rights leaders, history, and his unfinished manuscript Remember This House, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.

Guided Tour
12:30 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)

A tour that gives context to the Gantt’s building and history, including the exhibitions on view.

Fire Next Time: Community Book Club
1 pm – 2:30 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)

A collective exploration of James Baldwin’s book Fire Next Time, an uncannily relevant written social critique of Black freedom in America, over 60 years later. Moderated by scholar and cultural analyst Tia Warren and UNC Charlotte professor Dr. Janaka Lewis.

Guided Tour
2:30 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)

A tour that gives context to the Gantt’s building and history, including the exhibitions on view.

Black Behind Bars-Inspired Panel
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (4th Floor)

A conversation both explorative and storytelling in nature, featuring some key players in the local Black biker culture. Moderated by featured artist Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr.

Live Music: Celebrating Black Music Month
3 pm – 4 pm (2nd Floor Lobby)

A live band performance honoring the enduring legacy of Black musical expression.