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June 17, 2024

MSU Juneteenth Celebration photo gallery

By: Henry Mochida

Hundreds gathered for Michigan State University’s fourth annual Juneteenth Commemorative Celebration on June 14, at the Breslin Center. The evening’s program was emceed by MSU alum and violinist Rodney Page, and included a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Phoenix Miranda, jazz music by the MSU College of Music, gospel music by Gregory D and Company, as well as a Sparty special appearance.

The event drew over 800 attendees and 40 vendors who participated in the Black Wall Street Vendor Fair.

MSU leaders take a photo in front of a Juneteenth banner
Participants take a group photo with a Juneteenth banner next to the stage
Juneteenth attendees in scarves strike a pose in front of the Juneteenth step-and-repeat backdrop
Rodney Page plays his violin while posing for a photo with people dancing
President Guskiwiecz takes a photo with MSU staff
Jabbar Bennett speaks at the lectern with an interpreter making sign gestures next to him
Sparty
Phoenix Miranda sings at the mic with the Juneteenth banner in the background
MSU Jazz performer plays the saxophone
Gregory D dancing on stage with backup singers in the background
MSU leaders take a photo in front of a Juneteenth banner
Participants take a group photo with a Juneteenth banner next to the stage
MSU leaders gather for a photo at the celebration, from left to right, Vice President and Title IX Coordinator Laura Rugless, J.D., Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., Vice Provost for University Outreach Kwesi Brookins, Ph.D., and Vice President and University Spokesperson Emily G. Guerrant. Photo by Dane Robison.
Upenyu S. Majee (second from right) pause for a photo with friends and family at the MSU Juneteenth Commemorative Celebration at the Breslin Center. Photo by Dane Robison.
MSU Juneteenth attendees had fun striking poses in front of the step-and-repeat backdrop. Photo by Dane Robison.

MSU alum and violinist Rodney Page delivered an electric experience as the emcee, DJ and violin performer. Page plays the violin as he dances with attendees. Photo by Dane Robison.

From left to right, Christine Carter, President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., Tiana Carter and Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor. Photo by Dane Robison.
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., provides remarks during the program. Photo by Dane Robison.
Sparty joins attendees on the dance floor. Photo by Dane Robison.
MSU College of Music graduate student Phoenix Miranda sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the fourth annual MSU Juneteenth Celebration. Photo by Dane Robison.
MSU College of Music jazz student performs on the saxophone. Photo by Dane Robison.
Gregory D and Company performs gospel music on stage. Photo by Dane Robison.
MSU leaders gather for a photo at the celebration, from left to right, Vice President and Title IX Coordinator Laura Rugless, J.D., Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., Vice Provost for University Outreach Kwesi Brookins, Ph.D., and Vice President and University Spokesperson Emily G. Guerrant. Photo by Dane Robison.
Upenyu S. Majee (second from right) pause for a photo with friends and family at the MSU Juneteenth Commemorative Celebration at the Breslin Center. Photo by Dane Robison.

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