The annual Kingston Emancipation Weekend Celebrations take place July 27 to August 1, 2023 under the theme “Thriving in Colour” (web link)

This year boasts an exciting series of spectacular events brought to you by Kingston Black community members in collaboration with the city, local partners, vendors, and organizations.

With highlights including a featured screening of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.

Rockin’ The Square with headliner Kardinal Offishall with special guest, Maestro Fresh Wes, and local hip-hop artist Keaton (web link). The City of Kingston is providing free public transit in support of this year’s Rockin’ the Square. Buses will be free from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 28.

An AfroBeats Dance Party extravaganza at Daft Brewing (web link) featuring AA DJs.

And the launch of the inaugural Black Businesses Block Party 2023, featuring a host of local Black vendors, foods, artists, musicians, and everything from face painting to rock climbing, basketball, bouncy castles, a mobile bar and more!

Come out and enjoy what promises to be a weekend of food, fun and connection for the whole community!

For more information, contact:
Jermaine Marshall, LLB (Hons), MA.
Inclusion & Anti-Racism Advisor, Human Rights Advisory Services
Human Rights & Equity Office, Queen's University
jbm15@queensu.ca Posted: Jul 19, 2023 Originally Published: Jul 19, 2023