Eighth of August Jubilee
Red-Carpet
Join Us ... 2024 Eighth of August Jubilee
ABOUT THE FILM
WILLIAM H. HASTIE: GOOD & NOBLE
An excerpt from a letter from William H. Hastie Sr. to his son in 1913 reads, “Always aim high, never aim low. If you aspire to lofty things, you have accomplished much even though you have not reached the topmost round. What most concerns your mother and myself is not how perfect you have been but how much your heart yearns for what is good and noble.”
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William H. Hastie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 17, 1904. He is considered one of the most influential and highest-ranking African-American officials at the turn of the century. His remarkable achievements continue to inspire many, from his appointment as a U.S. District Judge to Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War to the Governor of the Virgin Islands. Throughout his long, decorated career, his heart yearned for what was good and noble.
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WILLIAM H. HASTIE: GOOD & NOBLE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024
VIP 4PM & GENERAL ADMISSION 6PM
Historic Tennessee Theatre Downtown Knoxville
The Eighth of August Red-Carpet presents ...
KELLE JOLLY
Kelle Jolly is the “Tennessee Ukulele Lady”. She is a multifaceted musician renowned for her exceptional talents as a ukulele player, vocalist, and storyteller. With a Bachelor of Science in Music Education, with a concentration in Voice, from South Carolina State University, and ongoing pursuit of a Master of Art in Communication and Storytelling Studies from East Tennessee State University, Kelle combines her academic background with a wealth of practical experience to captivate audiences worldwide.
Sunday August 4th- Libation
Thursday August 8th - Red-Carpet
Make Plans to Join Us
In Remembrance of The Day of Emancipation in Tennessee, August 8, 1863, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center announces its Eighth Annual Eighth of August Commemorative events on Sunday, August 4, and Thursday, August 8. All are welcome and invited.
SUNDAY. AUGUST 4 7.3 AM
KNOXVILLE COLLEGE
EIGHTH ANNUAL LIBATION CEREMONY
Make plans to join us at the Freemen's Mission Historic Cemetery adjacent to Knoxville College for our Annual Libation Tribute Ceremony. This special service is a tribute to enslaved descendants freed on August 8, 1863. Our special guest is Ned Arter, great-great-grandson of Sam Johnson, emancipated on August 8, 1863, and considered the father of the Emancipation Day Celebrations.
This event is free and open to the public. Your donations and your support make this possible. Thank you.
We look forward to seeing you.
THURSDAY. AUGUST 8
VIP 4 PM | PROGRAM 6 PM
HISTORIC TN THEATRE DOWNTOWN
WILLIAM H. HASTIE: GOOD & NOBLE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS, THE SON OF WILLIAM H. HASTIE, WHO SHARES THE SAME NAME, AND EMMY-WINNING FILMAKER LOKI MULHOLLAND
Make plans to join us for the premier of William H. Hastie: Good & Noble, an original film by the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Special guests include William H. Hastie's son, filmmaker Loki Mulholland, and songstress and musician Kelle Jolly
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This is a ticketed event. VIP Tickets are $55 each, and General Admission Tickets are $10 each. (Special Beck member price: VIP $50 each and General Admission $5 each.)
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Beck acknowledges the generous support of Knox County Tennessee Defined Services Program for ongoing support of this important work.
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