Virginia
Virginia Union University Juneteenth concert celebrates faith, unity with community
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Union University (VUU) hosted a Juneteenth celebration with a free outdoor concert to uplift and bring the community together Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday, June 20 from 12 to 3 p.m., VUU’s Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music hosted its Juneteenth Concert: Honoring Freedom, Celebrating Faith, Inspiring Unity on the campus’s Barco-Stevens Lawn.
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“This free outdoor concert is designed to uplift, reflect, and bring our community together in the spirit of liberation and joy,” a statement posted.
The free outdoor concert’s headliner was Pastor Shirley Caesar, who has helped define gospel music and inspire generations over her 70-year career. The lineup also included Patrick Riddick & D’Vyne Worship, Kenneth Taylor & FWC Experience and the Virginia Union University Gospel Choir.
Additionally, leadership from VUU and the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music spoke at the event.