Music Meets Activism with Our Sundays SLC

  • June 19, 2024
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A Juneteenth edition of RadioACTive with Domeda Duncan and Mark Giles' special playlist. Plus, voices from this morning's Juneteenth Community Gathering on the steps of #ThePeoplesHouse.

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Voices from the Salt Lake Juneteenth Gathering on the steps of the Utah Capitol Building earlier this morning:

GOING ON TIL DUSK TONIGHT: Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebration and Black Owned Business Expo, 12:00-8:00 p.m. @ The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande St., SLC. Event by Salt Lake Juneteenth: "Celebrating Black Joy! Salt Lake Juneteenth is Salt Lake City, Utah's official Juneteenth Celebration, bringing culturally relevant programming to Utah's capitol. Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebration & Black Owned Business Expo celebrates emancipation and the ending of slavery in the United States of America. Get your FREE ticket now at saltlakejuneteenth.org. Celebration Elements:

  • Black Owned Business Expo, showcasing Utah's entrepreneurial diversity
  • Black Art Gallery, showcasing the visual artworks of Utah's talented Black artists
  • Entertainment, showcasing Utah's talented Black performing artists
  • Kids' Corner, complete with a bounce house and activities for children
  • Raffle Prizes, amazing prizes courtesy of our sponsors and Black-owned businesses

Music Meets Activism with Domeda Duncan and Mark Giles of Our Sundays SLC, a social impact organization that increases access and awareness of Utah destination locations to Black people seeking long or short-term residency. With a commitment to grassroots community engagement, inclusivity, strategic collaboration, and unique experiences, Our Sundays SLC strives to increase the retention of black professionals in Utah.

  • July 21: The Cookout, 12:00-7:00 p.m. at Fairmont Park, 1040 E. Sugarmont Dr., SLC. Event by Our Sundays SLC: "We're back for the 3rd annual, The Cookout! Get ready to attend your favorite summer gathering at Fairmont Park with the WHOLE family! Whether you're a double-dutch champ or dominoes player, come fellowship with us. This is your chance to relax, unwind, or dance like this ain't Texas (shout out to B). Mark your calendars and get ready to savor the flavor of summer at The Cookout! Shea butter, shorts, and good vibes are strongly advised." FREE, but please RSVP and reserve a spot.

Our Sundays SLC's Music Meets Activism Playlist for Juneteenth 2024:
  1. Move on Up, Curtis Mayfield
  2. Freedom, John Batiste
  3. Don’t Stop 'til You Get Enough, Michael Jackson
  4. The Awakening, Ahmad Jamal
  5. Love Is the Message, Yussef Dayes X Alfa Mist, ft.Mansur Brown & Rocco Palladino
  6. Lovely Day, Bill Withers
  7. (To Be) Young Gifted & Black, Aretha Franklin
  8. Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

 

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