Head to the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria from 12pm-6pm on Juneteenth (June 19) for an afternoon of live music, dance, and film screenings. Expect DJ sets by Planet Mo and Uptown Vinyl Supreme, plus a gallery tour and screenings of historic films by Black filmmaker Spencer Williams.
After the screening of Williams' The Blood of Jesus, enjoy a panel discussion featuring Ina Archer, Dr. Michele Prettyman, and Dr. David Bering-Porter. Throughout the day, the museum's drop-in Media Game Lab will feature playable games PaRappa the Rapper and Rock Rap N’ Roll. A gallery tour focused on Black cinema and television will be offered at 12:10 p.m