The official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven (JCGNH) welcomes all to commemorate the triumphant efforts of previous generations by raising the official Juneteenth flag—created by Connecticut resident Elder Ben Haith. Rejoice with JCGNH, city officials, a live trumpeter, and artists from New Haven for the inaugural exhibition and press conference. Join us as we usher in the month-long...
Feast your eyes (and stomachs!) on the return of Juneteenth Restaurant Week. Explore the vibrant and savory flavors of Elm City’s ever-expanding culinary scene. Dine on a select prix fixe Juneteenth menu from a variety of local Black-owned eateries, including Sandra’s Next Generation Soul Food, Jazzy’s Cabaret, and many more.
Join us for Hip-Hop Scholarship through a multisensory journey with Hip-Hop 101- an interactive workshop focusing on the elements of Hip-Hop music featuring a live DJ/Turntablist, live graffiti artist, dancers, and emcees, a keynote by Hip-Hop pioneers M-1 and Umi of Dead Prez, interdisciplinary and multi-generational panels, a youth panel and independent film festival.
Jumpstart your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to harmony and truth!
Communities start with families bonded by love, experiences, and principles. The concept of unity - Umoja - is the lifeblood of any community. In the spirit of family, experience the values of intergenerational respect and learning through cooperative economics (Ujamaa). Join us for an Elder Honoring Ceremony with Ms. Hanan's Dance and Beyond, The Juneteenth Artist Showcase, Juneteenth Youth Zone...
Complete your Juneteenth holiday weekend with a night of mesmerizing music featuring violin sensations, Sons of Mystro, and youth collaborations. Mentored by Black Violin, Sons of Mystro is a musical duo that plays over ten popular music genres. They use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their creations, accompanied by a DJ & a drummer. They are winners of the...
