Join us for our monthly meeting September 15, 2024 at 4:30, we will be hosting at Rotary Park in Downtown Corbin! We will also have a virtual option for those who would like to attend via Zoom, please reach out to us via email for the link!
Join us at the 72nd Annual NIBROC Festival in Downtown Corbin. We will have a booth set up with informational materials and goodies, prepared for discussions! We will be arriving daily at noon.
July Monthly Meeting on 7/21/24 at 5:30 PM at the Laurel County African American Heritage Center.
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We are delighted to invite you to Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom in Eastern Kentucky, organized by Laurel County African American Heritage Center in partnership with Kentuckians For The Commonwealth. Join us for a day of celebration, reflection, and community on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, from 12 PM to 7 PM EDT in Downtown London, KY (Broad Street, between 5th and 7th Streets).
Sunup will not be having a monthly meeting for the month of June, but instead ask you to join us for this local event. Sunup will have a booth at the event and will be planning children’s activities and other community outreach.
Event Highlights:
Delicious Food
Live Music
Poetry Slam
Fun Games and Activities
Community Art Project
Entertainment for All Ages
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time: 12 PM – 7 PM EDT
Location: Downtown London, Broad Street (between 5th and 7th Streets), London, KY 40741
Event Registration: https://www.mobilize.us/kftc/event/620670/?force_banner=true&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
We will be gathering briefly at the Sunup Corbin booth starting at 1 PM during the event, and setup for the booth will begin at 11:30 AM. We hope you can stay for the duration of the event!
About Juneteenth: Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to announce the emancipation of over 250,000 enslaved Black people. This momentous day is now recognized as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery and celebrating the progress toward equality.
This event is designed to honor this significant milestone, celebrate the essence of freedom, and foster a sense of community and joy.
Accessibility:
The event area meets ADA standards.
The ground is primarily flat, with no stairs or steps.
If you have any accessibility requirements or questions, please be sure to reach out and we will be happy to assist! We look forward to celebrating this important day with you. Join us for a memorable day filled with culture, history, and community spirit!
Join us for our March Monthly Meeting! This meeting will be held directly after our volunteer time with White Flag in the same building at 701 Engineer Street in Corbin! Email us for a Zoom option.
Join us at 701 Engineer Street in Corbin to prepare and serve a hot meal to the community in partnership with White Flag! Dinner starts at 4:00 PM so come before if you’d like to come help prep and be there by 4:00 to help serve.
February Monthly Meeting on 2/4/24 at 5:30 PM at the Laurel County African American Heritage Center.
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Upcoming Event!
November Monthly Meeting on 11/12/23 at 5:30 PM at the Laurel County African American Heritage Center.
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Hope to see you there! 🧡
Upcoming Event!
Book Discussion - Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia on 10/30/23 at 5:30 PM at the Laurel County African American Heritage Center.
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Hope to see you there! 🧡
Join us for our October Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday October 10th (10/1023)
At 5:30 PM EST at Laurel County African American Heritage Center
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We are excited to see you there!
Join us for our August Meeting discussing the first half (up to page 86) of Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia and debriefing after Nibroc.
Come join us at Nibroc Festival! Drop by and see our booth and if you would like to help us out contact us for a signup form!
Join us for our June Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday July 18th (7/18/23)
At 5:30 PM EST at Corbin Public Library.
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We are excited to see you there!
Join us for our June Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday June 20th (6/20/23)
At 5:30 PM EST at Corbin Public Library.
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We are excited to see you there!
Join us for our Education Committee Meeting!
Friday (12/17/2021)
At 6:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our December Monthly Meeting!
Sunday (12/05/2021)
At 4:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our Education Committee Meeting!
Friday (11/19/2021)
At 6:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our November Monthly Meeting!
Sunday (11/07/2021)
At 4:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
On the anniversary of the 1919 incident of racial violence in Corbin, Kentucky, advocates from various locations around Southeastern Kentucky gather together to discuss their challenges and successes of being an advocate in Appalachia.
Location: Via Zoom
Time: 2:00-3:30
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Instagram: @sunupinitiative
Facebook: @SunupCorbin
Email: sunupcorbin@gmail.com
Join us for our October Monthly Meeting!
Sunday (10/03/2021)
At 4:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our Education Committee Meeting!
Friday (09/17/2021)
At 6:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Come Join Us!
Date: 09/11/2021 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00-12:00pm EST
Location: Corbin Public Library Community Room
Join us for our September Monthly Meeting!
Sunday (09/05/2021)
At 4:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our Education Committee Meeting!
Friday (08/20/2021)
At 6:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our August Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday (08/03/2021)
At 5:30pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our Education Committee Meeting!
Sunday (07/18/2021)
At 4:00pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for our July Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday (07/06/2021)
At 7:30pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for Book Club! In partnership with Kentucky Humanities, the SunUp Initiative is hosting a discussion of Birds of Opulence, led by Dr. DaMaris Hill featuring the author, Crystal Wilkinson. The book has been honored as the Kentucky Book of the Year.
Join us for our June Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday (06/01/2021)
At 7:30pm EST
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us as we remember victims of racial violence. Location: lot across from sanders park on west side of main street in Corbin.
Let us know if you have any questions!
