Voices Underground Juneteenth Festival

 ABOUT THE EVENT

Voices Underground (VU) is a non-profit organization that aims to bring forth racial healing through the use of storytelling, scholarly research, and creative partnerships. The event was a three-day festival hosted by VU in honor and celebration of Juneteenth. VU’s goals were to increase brand awareness and build community around the black experience in Chester County through a variety of events. Each event was held in a unique venue in the Chester County area and included a variety of program elements that sparked critical conversations around the local black experience.  Over the course of the 3-day festival more than 750 guests attended and participated in the Juneteenth activities. Overall participants were exposed to critical elements of our nation’s history and engaged with a diverse group of individuals. Features of the festival included:

• Fireside chat with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. at Longwood Gardens
• Live musical performances from artists such as Kendrick Scott Trio, and Jazz musician Linda Harris
• Local black vendors at the Creamery at Kennett Square
• VIP cocktail reception
• BBQ Dinner at Lincoln University
• Fireside chat with Chef Adrian Miller at Lincoln University
• Book signing, raffles, and swag giveaways