The All About Us Competition returns for its third yr of celebrating freedom, Black tradition, and household this Juneteenth.
The June 19 festivities, happening in Jersey Metropolis’s Liberty State Park, will function headlining performances by Mario, Jadakiss and different legendary acts to spotlight generations of music. The pageant will provide actions for all ages, mixing the throwback performances with progressive experiences to thrill households.
The All About Us Competition’s founder, Shannon Mitchell, hopes to deliver much more pleasure this yr. She goals for the house to evoke emotions of freedom and togetherness, rightfully on the vacation that honors the emancipation of enslaved Black individuals in America.
“From the second you stroll in, it’s going to really feel like pleasure,” defined Mitchell in a press launch shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE. “We created this house to remind us of what freedom seems like—being collectively, being seen, and celebrating who we’re. Black historical past is American historical past, and this present day is for all of us.”
The pageant will present a holistic expertise for attendees whereas together with kid-friendly enjoyable and wide-ranging Black musical visitors. The occasion can even function a market for Black entrepreneurs and types to showcase their merchandise, in addition to host interactive reveals and set up whereas protecting schooling on the forefront.
Nevertheless, All About Us goes past a pageant, however a motion to amplify and assist Black tradition by means of communal occasions and initiatives. By championing schooling, artwork, and advocacy in its programming, its flagship pageant continues to develop in attendance and impression.
Though their pageant takes place on the Juneteenth, All About Us additionally aspires to assist of Black Individuals by means of workshops, partnerships with instructional organizations, and uplifting grassroots actions year-round.
“Rooted in group, empowerment, and sustainability, we attempt to create experiences that deliver individuals collectively, foster significant connections, and drive lasting change,” shared the group on its web site.
All About Us Competition takes place from 12pm-8pm, with tickets nonetheless out there now. For these with littles, children underneath 12 obtain free admission.
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