Live Broadcast: AAMP 2024 Juneteenth Block Party

Culture, history, liberation, and celebration take center stage at the 2024 Juneteenth Block Party with the African American Museum in Philadelphia!

Join AAMP as they continue the legacy of Juneteenth and celebrate their 48th anniversary as one the first institutions funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret, and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. AAMP will host an all-day, family-friendly outdoor festival with several hosts from W.U.R.D. Radio including Andrea Lawful-Sanders and Tiffany for the main stage and Tonya Pendleton who will be hosting WURD’s live broadcast from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by WURD’s marketing table where there will giveaways while supplies last.

The day will be filled with entertainment, activations, games, and education for everyone to enjoy and this year, AAMP will welcome hip-hop living legends Kid ‘n Play. Courtesy of Wawa, guests will have free admission to the museum to explore the new exhibition, “Imprint: Dox Thrash: Black Life, and American Culture.

Celebrants can expect a community Vendor Village featuring Black-owned businesses, community resources, giveaways, art making, food trucks, and line dancing, with more acts and special guests to be announced!

The Block Party begins at 12 p.m. and will occur behind the museum. Registration is not necessary. Free Museum Day begins at 10 a.m. Currently, all time slots are filled. AAMP will take walk-ups in lieu of no-shows.