Advocacy & Building the Case for Reparations

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.

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 program will take a deeper look at the legislative process and how the community can get involved at the Local, State, and Federal Levels. Including a guided opportunity to have your voice heard on critical local, state, and federal issues!

The discussion will focus on the importance of going after your dreams, pushing through adversity, marketing yourself, fashion, and the importance of Juneteenth. After the chat with Eva Marcille, our conversation will turn into a panel discussion with industry experts. Join us as we discuss the importance of Black Dreams in all facets of the term, from homeownership, business ownership, economic empowerment, surviving the global pandemic, and everything in between!

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.