Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones
Tue, Jun 17
|Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
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.
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2025, 6:30 PM
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
About the event
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, June 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. This special evening is a community collaboration between Springfield’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, the University of Illinois-Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Nikole Hannah-Jones has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice, and her reporting has earned her…