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June 17, 2025
6:30pm

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Union Theater
212 N 6th St
217-558-8844

Free


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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, as she explores Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of slavery in America.

This special event will explore commonly held myths about American freedom and examine the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in American journalism on Tuesday, May 17 in Union Theater at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.