Memphis rap artist Tune C at the Juneteenth in Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
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Classic Cars at Juneteenth, Douglass Park, Memphis, 2012
Juneteenth commemorates the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, where planters apparently attempted to defy it (in the remainder of the South, the proclamation took effect on May 8). What is unclear is why the Texas “Juneteenth” has become the day of celebration for African-Americans nationwide, replacing the “Ada May” celebrations that used to be held in the rest of the south. In Memphis, Juneteenth is held in Douglass Park as a three-day festival of music, food, dance and wholesome activities for children. This year there was also a classic car show in Douglass Park. 6/16/12
At the Overton Square Block Party in Midtown Memphis, 6/15/12
Overton Square Block Party featuring @starandmicey and @CarolinaStory, Memphis, 2012
Carolina Story and Star and Micey performed on stage at the Overton Square Block Party in Midtown Memphis, 6/15/12 #MemphisRising
On June 15, 2012 the Overton Square Block Party was held to celebrate the redevelopment of Midtown Memphis’ Overton Square, complete with art, kids activities’, live music and food. #MemphisRising
Taboo Nation Live at the Tate Street Block Party 2012
Taboo Nation was the final act to appear on stage at the Tate Street Block Party, and they brought a degree of crunkness and enthusiasm with them, but unfortunately, the lateness of the day and a series of confrontations in the crowd had caused the fans to begin to disperse. A final scuffle sent a crowd of teenagers walking, then running west down Tate Street toward the former Cleaborn Homes, where they gathered in the parking lot of a church. Thankfully, there were no further incidents. It was all the more sad, and ironic, that the Tate Street Block Party was explicitly promoted as a “Stop The Violence” event.Â
Final Acts at the Tate Street Block Party 2012
After Young Dolph’s performance, there were several final acts that performed at the Tate Street Block Party in South Memphis, although the crowd had begun to melt away, 6/9/12
@YoungDolph is one of the most popular rap artists in Memphis right now, and as such was the headliner for the Tate Street Block Party. Unfortunately, as he was coming on stage, scuffles had broken out in the crowd, and only with some effort was  attention redirected to the stage.Â
The Trap Mob Committee performs on stage for the Tate Street Block Party in South Memphis, 6/9/12
@macdaro performing live at the Tate Street Block Party in South Memphis, 6/9/12. Like him or friend him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Mac.Daro or http://www.facebook.com/moneycasserole.