The Juneteenth Committee was established by the Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA), which consists of volunteers from Businesses and Nonprofits. As Community Leaders and Activists we are dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and continual growth of the Freedom Day (Juneteenth) Celebration.
MISSION: Our Mission is to create diversity and cultural awareness about Texas African American History through events, educational programs and individual projects.
GOALS: Our goal is to raise funds for the programs supported by Greater East Austin Youth Association a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which began as a football program but has now expanded to year around sports activities, mentorship and skills and social training for the disadvantaged youth of Central Texas.
Please visit www.geaya.net for more information and see how to become a volunteer.
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"Creating a better tomorrow- by being the change needed today!"
Written by TJ Carter, Juneteenth Chairperson
Juneteenth
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SPOTLIGHT
Central Texas Juneteenth
Youth Essay Winners
Click the KLRU link below
to view the 2009 Juneteenth Essay Winners.
HIGH SCHOOL
1st Place - Vicky Bui
Round Rock High School
2nd Place - Tyler George
Round Rock High School
3rd Place - Ciara Cook
Round Rock High School
MIDDLE SCHOOL
1st Place - Destini Anya Oakmon
Park Crest Middle School
2nd Place - Carolyn Dunlap
West Ridge Middle School
3rd Place - Lindsey Goldsmith
Canyon Vista Middle School
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1st Place - Sydney Washington
Shoreline Christian School
2nd Place - Daniel Miller
Austin Jewish Academy
3rd Place - Eric Simon
Austin Jewish Academy
Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration:
It’s Good for the Soul
Parade and Vendor Registration Forms are available for pick up at the following locations.
Rosewood Recreation Center
1182 North Pleasant Valley Road
Austin, TX 78702
Hours of Operation
Mon.-Thurs.:1pm - 9pm
Fri.: 10am-6pm
Closed Saturday/Sunday
click here to view map
Parade Forms ONLY
Precinct 1
Judge Richard Scott
1811 Springdale Rd., # 110
Austin, TX 78721
Ask for Gwen Davis
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
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AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, and to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated money for scholarships to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest or awareness.
No one is going to knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship.
Take the initiative to get your children involved! Money shouldn't be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it.
Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCES:
