Cultural Millennium: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Poetry & Power
June 19 @ 10:00 am –11:30 am CDT
Join us for Cultural Millennium, a dynamic poetry theatre experience that honors the cultural depth and enduring legacy of Blackness in America presented by Dream 7 Theater Productions. This is a free event with free parking. Lunch cost is $15 and you may register just for the performance, or for the performance and lunch conversations.
Date & Time: June 19, 2025
Performance: 10:00 a.m. | Harambee Auditorium
Lunch Conversations: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Susie Gray Dining Hall
With an all-female cast and work by Michael L. Walker, this theatrical production—rooted in spoken word, song, and embodied storytelling—explores the Black journey from the ancient motherland through the trials of slavery, civil rights, and contemporary realities.
Through powerful monologues, rich musical moments, and movement that speaks louder than words, Cultural Millennium offers a multigenerational conversation about history, hope, resilience, and identity. This is more than a show—it is a cultural experience of African American heritage, strength, and voice.
🎶 From the haunting echoes of “Wade in the Water” to the bold declarations of a Harlem Renaissance, from intimate portrayals of family to the thunder of freedom cries—this performance is a living archive, a poetic revolution, and a love letter to the Black experience.
What to Expect:
- A deeply moving theatrical poetry production
- Stories spanning centuries—from Africa to America, past to present
- Reflections on identity, community, injustice, and Black excellence
- Celebratory and sobering moments that uplift and confront
Aesthetic Note:
Set against African-inspired visuals with hues of black, brown, and beige, this production radiates ancestral memory and modern-day momentum. Expect artfully curated visuals, heritage symbolism, and a stage alive with passion.
Celebrate Juneteenth with a transformative encounter that invites you to remember, reflect, and rejoice. Come witness the journey. Come embrace the culture. Come experience the Cultural Millennium.
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