Jewel Ward Performed at Hendersonville’s 2021 Juneteenth
Jewel Ward performed at the Juneteenth Event in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on June 12, 2021, singing "Amazing Grace" and "Wade in the Water" alongside a diverse lineup of speakers, dancers, Spoken Word artists, drummers, musicians, and poets.
Hosted by the Black History Collective of Henderson County (BHCHC), this free, outdoor celebration took place at the Hola Carolina Community Arts Center. The event was streamed live on Hola Carolina’s Facebook page, with Jewel's performance starting at the 7:55-minute mark.
The program featured live music, captivating dancers, a stylish fashion show, engaging Spoken Word performances, and an exhibition of original African art.
The event brought together a dynamic group of speakers and performers, including Josh Williams, Crystal Cauley, Adriana Chavela from Hola Carolina, Joseph K. from Peoples Museum, Yvette F. from Black Business Expo 2022, Diana Casteel representing Insurance and Wealth, Raphael Graves discussing Diversity, and acclaimed artist Connie Knight.
The lineup of performers included Yashara Lynch, Tony Robles, Kashmere, Crystal Cauley, Indian Jackson, Laeesha S., The Carolina Diva Diamondz, and Mustapha Braimah, all of whom added their unique flair to the festivities.
The Juneteenth celebration was not only enjoyable but also garnered local news coverage. You can catch glimpses of Jewel Ward in TV news videos, as seen in these news sources:
'It is about unity' Hendersonville event celebrates Black history ahead of Juneteenth, posted on June 13, 2021, on WLOS 13 News.
Juneteenth celebration in Henderson County, posted on June 12, 2021, on Fox News Carolina.
The celebration brought together artists, organizers, and community members for an afternoon centered on Black history, culture, and unity.
Performers and participants at the Juneteenth Event in Hendersonville, North Carolina, June 12, 2021. Photo by Tony Shivers.
