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Request to sponsor 2023 Juneteenth celebration
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The planning is underway for the 2023 annual La Crosse Juneteenth Celebration (Sunday, June 18, Riverside Park) and its associated August Ball (Saturday, August 5th, UWL Student Union). We invite you to partner with the events’ hosts, Hope Restores https://hoperestoreswi.org/, Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) https://www.blacklax.org/, Enduring Families Project Enduring Families Project and Black Student Leaders.
History
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This Holiday Commemorates June 19, 1865 when the last of enslaved people heard they were free. It is a US Federal Holiday.
The August Ball commemorates the August 1, 1887 Emancipation Day celebrating the liberation of enslaved people, first in the Caribbean, and then eventually the end of slavery in this country. This Ball was also celebrated in 1887 by the La Crosse Community.
Partner Opportunities
Your partnership would help provide entertainment, food, speakers, historical education, community building, and family friendly and youth activities.
Your partnership can be (1) monetary, (2) an in-kind donation, (3) hosting a table at the event, and/or (4) recruiting volunteers for the event.
To partner with us, use this link JUNETEENTH PARTNERING or QR code.
Monetary Donations
Checks should be made payable to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K) with “Juneteenth Celebration” in the memo line and mailed to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge, P.O. Box 694, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602.
To donate online, use this link Juneteenth Monetary Donations or QR code.
Thanking Partners: Because your donations benefit this region and beyond, we would like to say thank you:
• Donations $50-$499—receive free event tabling at the Juneteenth event
• Donations $500 and more—receive free event tabling at the Juneteenth event and your organization’s name on the event t-shirt
• In-kind donations—recognized on social media
Contact Information: laxjuneteenth@gmail.com or 608-881-6418