43rd Annual Juneteenth 2024

A dialogue with dynamic inspiring leaders including Congressman Ro Khanna, Lateefah Simon (BART), Malia Cohen (Board of Equalization), and Mandela Barnes (Lt. Gov of Wisconsin). Join us as we share inspiring stories, leadership advice, advocacy 101s, and more.

This day will continue the Festival’s tradition of speakers with inspirational and educational messaging the day before the big event. Join us virtually to experience this sharing of knowledge! We will have a Fireside Chat with Morgan DeBaun, founder and creator of Blavity and AfroTech! Our discussion will focus on the Power of Taking Risks.

Come on out to a local black-owned lounge and bar, ENSO, to rock the Mic, express yourself, and recharge and reconnect with DJ Quam and Guest Host, Prentice Powell.

A Happy Hour event before the Sankofa Open Mic!

Come get your dose of laughter to relieve the stress from the pandemic and celebrate Juneteeth with headliner Tahir Moore!

‍Addressing the Stigma surrounding Mental Health, Therapy, and Generational Trauma and finding liberation through therapy.

Have you ever tried Yoga? Are you looking for a Yoga Instructor? Get your Wellness Wednesday started with Yoga for the Culture with Armani Donahue!

Building our “Toolkits” - Knowing our Rights: understanding and leveraging constitutional rights, advocating for yourself and the community via drafting policies and legislation. This is an interactive "Know Your Rights" workshop/training hosted by the Santa Clara County Black Lawyers Association followed by a panel of amazing community leaders. Topics include knowing your rights as parents, incarcerated people, undocumented Americans, renters, students, the unhoused, and more.

Get your Liberation Week started with Juneteenth specials and guest appearances by local artists and authors. By supporting Nirvana Soul on this day, individuals will be entered into a raffle to win a roundtrip ticket via our sponsors at Alaska Airlines.

Join us as we strive towards our goal to support local black women-owned businesses, as well as to educate and celebrate the history of Juneteenth over a delicious Brunch. This event will feature: DJ D Sharp, Guest Speakers, Performers, Vendors, Prizes, and a Ribbon Cutting.