Juneteenth: A Commemoration

LIFENFLUX LLC & Blakk Jakk Dance Collective LLC are proud to announce their upcoming fundraising event, "Juneteenth: A Commemoration," which will take place on Sunday, June 18th, 2023, from 3:00-6:00 pm at Disciples Christian Church. Hosted by Sam SylkThis event is all about celebrating freedom, culture, and history! Attendees will enjoy a feature film world premiere, live performances, music, dance, food, drinks, and fun for all. This event is a commemoration of Juneteenth, the day when the last remaining enslaved Africans in the United States were finally declared free on June 19, 1865. We aim to educate, empower and connect with community members through dance, music, and film.  The program will feature a world premiere of a feature dance film, as well as live performances of dance and music. We will also have food and drinks available for attendees to enjoy. This event is meant to bring together people of all ages, races, and backgrounds to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in the United States, as well as create a space for community engagement and dialogue. We hope to inspire and empower attendees to learn more about the rich history and culture of African Americans, and to continue the fight for equality and justice for all.

• Launch marketing plan and fundraising campaign
• Sponsorship outreach 
• Vendor outreach (food & beverage) outreach
• Local Black-owned businesses and organization outreach
• Performance group & artist services outreach
• Secure & finalize the venue
• Secure event equipment (audio & lighting)
• Social media and print marketing materials
• Order apparel
• Finalize vendors and sponsors
• Finalize filming locations, cater and artist services 
• Final marketing push, news/press outlet outreach

We aim to have sparked a renewed interest in the celebration of Juneteenth in our community, and for this celebration to become an annual event on our community calendar. We believe that this will further promote cultural exchange and foster unity among community members of all races, creeds, and backgrounds. We recognize the power of dance as a form of artistic expression and a vehicle for social change.  15 months from now, we envision our Juneteenth Commemoration event to have been a massive success. Our hope is that, as a result of our community engagement efforts, we have helped educate, empower, and connect community members to the rich history and culture of African Americans. 

This event is meant to bring together people of all ages, races, and backgrounds to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in the United States, as well as create a space for community engagement and dialogue. We hope to inspire and empower attendees to learn more about the rich history and culture of African Americans, and to continue the fight for equality and justice for all. Join us for a day of freedom, culture, and history! 15 months from now, we envision our Juneteenth Commemoration event to have been a massive success. Our hope is that, as a result of our community engagement efforts, we have helped educate, empower, and connect community members to the rich history and culture of African Americans.

In terms of impact, we hope that our event will have made an artistic, intellectual, communal, civic, and social impact in our community. 

• Artistic Impact: We hope that our event will have provided a platform for local artists to showcase their works and talents.
• Intellectual Impact: We hope that our event will have prompted interest in the history of African Americans and their contributions to American culture.
• Communal Impact: We hope that our event will have fostered a sense of community, belonging, and unity among community members.
• Civic Impact: We hope that our event will have encouraged civic engagement, philanthropy, and community service.
• Social Impact: We hope that our event will have promoted cultural exchange and understanding among community members of different backgrounds.

To achieve these impacts, we have employed a number of strategies, including:

• Community outreach efforts to promote our event to potential attendees.
• Partnering with local organizations to promote community involvement and foster community building.
• Diversifying our program offerings to appeal to a wide range of community members.
• Engaging local artists and performers to showcase their talents.
• Offering educational resources to attendees on the history of Juneteenth and its significance.
• Encouraging community members to get involved in civic engagement, philanthropy, and community service through our event. 

We believe that by implementing these strategies, we can achieve the desired impact and help build a stronger, more cohesive, and culturally rich community. Our Juneteenth Commemoration event relies heavily on partnerships and collaborations to ensure its success. We recognize that our event cannot be achieved in isolation, which is why we have made it a priority to reach out to various organizations, businesses, and individuals as part of our community engagement efforts.