Juneteenth Market Network Fundraiser
Sat Jun 18, 11:00 AM - Sat Jun 18, 5:00 PM

Father's Day Weekend celebrate DAD and FREEDOM by attending the Juneteenth Market Network Fundraiser !

About this event
Come out to enjoy panel discussions, shop our vendors, and enjoy live music to celebrate Juneteenth. The Juneteenth Market Network Fundraiser is themed "Housing, Education, Economics" and will feature local black-owned companies, crafts, culture, performances, art, kids' games, and information on how to navigate through a community post C.O.V.I.D 19 and gentrification. This fundraiser benefits our organization the TMT Youth Community Foundation.Program of Events
Opening Ceremony | 11:00 am

Corey Branch

District C Council Member

Corey Branch represents District C and was first elected to the Raleigh City Council in 2015. He served as Mayor Pro Tem from December 2017 through January 2021 and is currently chair of the Transportation and Transit Committee and vice-chair of the Economic Development and Innovation Committee.

Invocation of Ancestors | 11:10 am

Kwesi Brookins

Fertile Ground Food Co-op

Dr. Brookins is an Associate Professor of Psychology (Applied Social and Community) and Africana Studies. He was founder and director of the Africana Studies Major and Minor programs in 1997. As Director of The Africa Project, Dr. Brookins was responsible for facilitating the creation and implementation of university linkages across the continent developing campus programming on Africa and the African Diaspora. Currently (2019-20), Dr. Brookins is currently the Director of the Center for Family and Community Engagement where he directs community-university partnerships and engagement and leads the NCSU-Wake Community-University Partnership via an MOU with Wake Social and Economic Vitality of Wake County

Poetry | 11:20 a.m.

The Writer, creator of Inkspired, will be casting poets for this year's Juneteenth celebration. Inkspired event is the largest ongoing poetry event in NC. For more on S.P. and Inkspired visit www.spthewriter.com

Muna on Main St Fashions | 11:25 a.m.

Experience great fabrics and comfortable styles made from African fabrics. Muna Mujahid incorporates iconic style with quality garments to create a unique African Fashion Experience.

Poetry | 11:45 a.m.

The Writer, creator of Inkspired, will be casting poets for this year's Juneteenth celebration. Inkspired event is the largest ongoing poetry event in NC. For more on S.P. and Inkspired visit www.spthewriter.com

Education | 12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Mary Magdalene Ministries

Mary Magdalene Ministries in conjunction with the TMT Youth Community Foundation conducted a summer camp in 2021. The youth enrolled received training and an opportunity to share their perspectives about their experiences in public school and learn advocacy skills. The goal of the Youth Civic Engagement Project is to provide students with an opportunity to learn the history of student involvement and to educate students on the Leandro Vs. State of North Carolina. Students that attended the Camp TMT will be present to engage and inform attendees on Leandro Vs. State of North Carolina.

Watch Leandro Vs. State of North Carolina featuring the students of the TMT Youth Community Foundation

Afro Tech |12:30 p.m - 1:15 p.m.

Dr. Patrick Dicks will teach us what the research says about the advancement of humanity so we can plan accordingly. Dr. Dicks has over 25 years of technology experience and has worked for several government agencies, universities, and private companies. He currently teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in the fields of database design, software architecture, web design, operational analytics, information systems, cybersecurity, information processing, auditing and incident response, software quality assurance, cloud computing, knowledge management, python, management information systems, data analytics and several more. He has also redesigned several classes for more real-world applications. Dr. Patrick Dicks will lead a discussion on what needed to thrive in the future.

Affordable Housing |1:30 p.m - 2:15 p.m.

Jennifer Truman

Designer of Experiences and Places

Matthew Konar Architect

Sherry Taylor

Durham Community Land Trustees

Asset Manager

https://www.dclt.org/about-dclt/staff-and-board/

Luisa Castillo

Realtor

Movil Realty

Darryl Peebles

Realtor

The Ocean Group

https://dj.oceangroupnc.com/

Alicia Hylton-Daniel

Hylton Daniel Design + Construction

FATHER'S Day Jazz Concert Tickets |3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.

Bring your fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, sons-in-law, coworkers, and friends to be celebrated as a great father.

About this performer

Kahlil Kwame Bell, having made nearly 90 recordings with numerous musical icons and legends as well as with his own talented band, has been called “one of the most prolific musicians in the industry today.” He plays over 1,000 percussion instruments and has experimented with wood and clay flutes. His musical output varies from jazz to rock to hip hop; from European classical to world music; from spirituals to spoken word accompaniments. His layering of sounds and instruments, sometimes blended with unique rhythms, reflects his view of the unity of cultures through music. His work for other musicians, as well as his renditions of his own compositions, can be heard almost daily on jazz and world music radio programs worldwide. Bell uses an innovative percussion instrument called the slappaphone, whose unusual sound captivates all who hear it. Asked about the instrument, Bell says, “The slappaphone called me when I first heard it and it has become my voice … offering rhythm and melody to the listener.”

Shop The Black Festival of Arts and Jewelry!
With an array of beautiful black art, our vendor shopping experience like no other. Come support black business and black excellence. This is a family-friendly event!