Atlanta Rapper TI Joined the Georgia NAACP for Annual Juneteenth Celebration – 95.5 WSB

SANDY SPRINGS – The Juneteenth Federation, the Atlanta NAACP, the North Fulton NAACP, the Georgia NAACP and the North Fulton Georgia Labor Union were joined Sunday by Atlanta rapper and mogul TI at the third annual Juneteenth celebration at Sandy Springs Middle School.

The event was hosted by comedian Shuler King and featured an insightful conversation about the history of Juneteenth, a panel on voter rights, dancing and more, the Georgia NAACP said.

Atlanta NAACP President Gerald Griggs discussed the significance of Juneteenth and celebrating those who paved the way for the Georgia community.

“Juneteenth is a profound reminder of our journey from slavery to emancipation, a testament to the resilience, faith and freedom that define the African American experience,” Griggs told WSB Radio. “This year, as we gather at Sandy Springs Middle School for One Fulton’s nineteenth anniversary celebration, we honor the legacy of our ancestors and celebrate the vital role of fatherhood and community in shaping our future.”

TI, real name Clifford Harris, opened an affordable housing complex called The Intrada Westside in Atlanta’s Bankhead neighborhood in 2023. The rapper and mogul has been open about giving back to the community and helping to inspire those around him throughout his career. .

Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, became a national holiday in 2021. It is celebrated as the day slaves in Galveston, Texas were informed they were free in 1865.

TI met and took photos with some of the attendees, and shared words of encouragement with Aiden of Aiden’s Wagon, a nonprofit that serves the needs of Black children on the autism spectrum.

“I had a great time in the community with the people who celebrated me throughout my career,” TI told WSB Radio.

In October 2023, TI made his directorial debut in the film “Da Partments” which also featured his son King Harris, DC Young Fly and Lil Duval, Tyler Chronicles, Erica Duchess and more. He also opened his restaurant “Trap City Café” with Mike Upscale in 2022. The restaurant is located next to his world-famous Trap Music Museum on Travis Street in Atlanta.

The multi-platinum rapper has released 11 albums and several mixtapes.

“It is through unity and common purpose that we continue to advance the cause of justice and equality for all. Let us embrace this day with joy, reflection and a renewed commitment to the values ​​that sustain us,” Griggs said.