thank you to our participants
About the Photographer
ELAYNE GROSS specializes in Celebrations. She photographs organizations and families and takes portraits that become keepsakes for decades. Her ability to capture people in the best moments of the day distinguishes her work. Over the past 20 years her event photography has appeared in Hour Detroit Magazine, Detroit Free Press, and many other publications.
www.elaynegrossphotography.com
www.elaynegrossphotography.com
"This has been the best experience!" --a volunteer
Meet your neighbors and make new friends!
We are seeking community volunteers for the 2024 event.
Planners, set up, social media assist, and more!
"Juneteenth history is American History"
West Bloomfield High School 4925 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323
2023
Speakers and Entertainment
DJ and Emcee: Pastor Rick Williams
11am-- Pastor John Tolbert, Trinity Missionary Baptist, Pontiac. Benediction and opening remarks.
11:10am--Negro National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" performed by by Tobi Benson
11:20am--WBHS AAA Club student speaker on The meaning of Juneteenth Keith Morris
11:30am--Gospel Deliverers a Capella gospel group from Detroit. Contact: Deacon John Lumpkin, contact: gospeldeliverers5@gmail.com
Noon-- Dany African drum and Dance Nanou Djiapo African Dance
12:30pm--Remarks by President Shanna Johnson, FACHE,
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
12:45pm--WBHS student vocalists Mya Skinner and Kaelin Williams
1:00pm--WBHS Musical Theater Performers: Elle Wright-- Zariya Rocha-- Xavier Hetherington- -Karsen Feaster- -Rosey Washington
1:10pm--WBHS student and spoken word poet Kai'yah King
1:20pm-- Motor City Dance Factory: "Homecoming" Performance
All day display of classic cars thanks to: Road Masters - Vette Club of Michigan
