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The City of North Miami Beach, Commissioner Michael Joseph, and Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will present an inaugural Juneteenth Step Show & Drumline Competition. The celebration will take place at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater (located at 17051 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162) on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, starting at 6 p.m.
This year’s inaugural Juneteenth Step Show & Drumline Competition will be themed as a Juneteenth University: “How We Built This.” University fraternities and sororities will compete for a chance to win a first, second, and third place prize. The first place winner will receive $3000, second place will receive $2000, and third place will receive $1000. The event will be hosted by Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, Miami-based rapper, record executive, actor, and leader of the award-winning, rap group 2 Live Crew.
The City of North Miami Beach understands the importance of commemorating the emancipation of African Americans in the United States during Juneteenth Freedom Week 2022. This event will also highlight HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) culture through the Step Show & Drumline Competition which are traditions embedded into HBCU life.
This event is free and open to the public. To register online, visit the Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/3NxdwaI. For additional event information, call the City of North Miami Beach at 305-948-2900. To schedule an interview with Commissioner Michael Joseph, email a request to susset.cabrera@citynmb.com.
About City of North Miami Beach
Truly at the “Crossroads of South Florida,” North Miami Beach is located midway between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and adjacent to the Golden Glades Interchange where I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, and the Palmetto Expressway meet. The central location, easy access, and major arteries including West Dixie Highway, Biscayne Boulevard, and 163rd Street, have transformed North Miami Beach into one of South Florida’s best known regional destinations for dining, shopping, and business ventures. The City is operated by 460 full-time employees and 10 departments. For more information, visit www.CityNMB.com.
