Freedom After Juneteenth (Episode One) premieres Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7PM EST/4PM PST
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Karamu House—America’s oldest producing African American theatre—will premiere the first episode of “Freedom After Juneteenth,” an original theatrical series that will present an artistic response to critical issues facing Black America. In the safest way possible, Karamu House is continuing to fulfill its mission— producing theatre, providing arts education, and presenting community programs while honoring the African American experience—while creating awareness and dialogue about the dual pandemic facing Black America: COVID-19 and police brutality.
One of the leading causes of death among young, African American men continues to be police use of force. The first episode of “Freedom After Juneteenth” will address the issues of police brutality and trauma within the African American community. The first episode will premiere at 7PM EST/4 PM PST on social media, including Facebook and YouTube, and select streaming platforms, including Vimeo, Roku and Fire TV.