Media Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
AAECF VIRTUAL JUNEETEENTH BENEFIT FESTIVAL
WHAT: The African American Educational and Cultural Festival will Honor “Juneteenth” in a Virtual Festival. June 19th has been marked as a Day of celebration, and we will be celebrating ALL WEEKEND LONG
WHO: Juneteenth is a Historical event in honor of one of the final acts of emancipation of U.S. Slaves on June 19, 1865. This marks the day the abolition of slavery was announced in Texas, the last place to free its slaves.
We will celebrate this time of remembrance, with a Weekend in a Virtual type Festivities that will include, music, educational skits, film, comedy, dance, discussions, workshops and more. Major Sponsors include ‘Encore Global’ (formerly PSAV), Verizon, Peoples United Bank, Montauk Daisy, Scrambul, Inc, and A&M Electrical Contractor, ltd. Performances by the ‘Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band’, Actor & Recording Artist 'Leon Robinson & the Peoples’ Reggae Band (Spectra Music Group), Reggae Artist ‘Winston Ire’, Gospel Recording Artist & Pastor Bettina Pennon will host a ‘Gospel Experience’, children of all ages will express what Juneteenth means to them, and much, much more!
WHEN: Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20, 2021
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Via Website (See Link Below)
https://www.aaecfinc.org/juneteenth-2021
MEDIA CONTACT: MARYLIN BANKS-WINTER
AAECFINC@GMAIL.COM
631-208-1739 or 631-494-5665
AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL FESTIVAL, INC. (AAECF, Inc)
P.O. BOX 1730
Riverhead, New York 11901
631-208-1739 (ofc) /631-208-1294 (fax)
Email: aaecfinc@gmail.com
Website: aaecfinc.org
AAECF is a Nonprofit 501©3 Equal Opportunity Employer approved by the Dept of Education
Executive Board
President & Co-Chair - Marylin Banks-Winter
Vice President & Co-Chair - Prof. James Banks
Corresponding Secretary - Carol Bell-Dumpson
Treasurer - Nick Felix, M.S., MBA
Board of Directors
Robert C. Ward, CPFA '90
Hon. Maryeta Upshur
Annette M. Totten, Esq
Rev. Mary Cooper
Rev. Justin Winter, Sr.
Jackie Tapley
Elena Rivera-Williams
Awa Drame '06
Joel Diamond
AD HOC Committee
Legal Counsel - Mergim Bazhdari
Accountant- Tania Quigley
Advisory Committee
Cynthia Richardson
Eric Naughton
Leslie Anderson
Debra Britton-Riley
Catherine Murtha-Kent -Town Liaison
Mission AAECF is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides Resources for Education, Housing, Health, Employment & Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy to underserved communities and individuals. We conduct multiple Programs that meet a range of needs We are here to plant the 'seed' of opportunity for all to learn and grow