JuneteenthNY Dates
June 12-19, 2026
Location
Brooklyn, New York 11207, U.S
Why Join the Juneteenth NYC Advisory Board?
Be a Cultural Legacy Builder
Play a critical role in shaping one of the nation’s most powerful celebrations of Black freedom, resilience, and joy.
Influence with Impact
Provide strategic guidance that helps amplify BIPOC voices, empower small businesses, and uplift underrepresented communities.
Connect with Like-Minded Leaders
Join a dynamic network of changemakers—from educators to artists, business owners to policy advocates—who are all committed to progress.
Lead Visible Change
Your insights help direct programs like our Black Kings Awards Gala, Juneteenth Summit, Back-to-School drives, and more that directly serve over 50,000+ in-person attendees and 6M+ digital viewers.
Gain National Exposure
Advisory Board members are often featured across our media platforms, including CBS News, PIX11, and digital programming seen nationwide.
Activate Your Expertise
Whether your strength is fundraising, event planning, youth advocacy, or brand strategy—there’s a place for your passion to thrive and grow here.
Exclusive Networking & Development Opportunities
Get invites to VIP mixers, strategic planning sessions, leadership retreats, and access to partner events with sponsors, city leaders, and community influencers.
Drive Economic Empowerment
Support initiatives that promote economic equity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability for Black-owned businesses and local families.
Celebrate Year-Round
Play a role in our 12-month calendar of impact—from Women’s History Month to our Toy Drive and Juneteenth Restaurant Crawl.
Why Join the Juneteenth NYC Advisory Board?
Be a Cultural Legacy Builder
Play a critical role in shaping one of the nation’s most powerful celebrations of Black freedom, resilience, and joy.
Influence with Impact
Provide strategic guidance that helps amplify BIPOC voices, empower small businesses, and uplift underrepresented communities.
Connect with Like-Minded Leaders
Join a dynamic network of changemakers—from educators to artists, business owners to policy advocates—who are all committed to progress.
Lead Visible Change
Your insights help direct programs like our Black Kings Awards Gala, Juneteenth Summit, Back-to-School drives, and more that directly serve over 50,000+ in-person attendees and 6M+ digital viewers.
Gain National Exposure
Advisory Board members are often featured across our media platforms, including CBS News, PIX11, and digital programming seen nationwide.
Activate Your Expertise
Whether your strength is fundraising, event planning, youth advocacy, or brand strategy—there’s a place for your passion to thrive and grow here.
Exclusive Networking & Development Opportunities
Get invites to VIP mixers, strategic planning sessions, leadership retreats, and access to partner events with sponsors, city leaders, and community influencers.
Drive Economic Empowerment
Support initiatives that promote economic equity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability for Black-owned businesses and local families.
Celebrate Year-Round
Play a role in our 12-month calendar of impact—from Women’s History Month to our Toy Drive and Juneteenth Restaurant Crawl.
JUNETEENTH NYC ADVISORY BOARD 2025
ATHENIA RODNEY
Founder and Executive Director
GERROD DELEE
Fashion Coordinator
Chryssy Robinson
Marketing and Design
KIMBERLY FENNELL
Lead for Virtual Summit
Anuoluwapo Oyelola
Fashion Department
ROGER SAINT
Support for Media & Tech
Nicole Taylor
vendor department
KELLI COOPER
Lead for Community Partner
RADRI WOODSON
Lead for Hygiene & Safety
ADINA JONES
Support for Black Kings
RACHELLE RUSSELL
Lead for Parade
Aisha Diori
virtual summit & Lunch Learn
ZAKIYYAH "ZEE" TAALIB BEY
Support for Kids Zone
Pamela Andrews
Kids zone and Community Partner
Alyssa Luz sanchez
Lead for Fashion Show
Devri Goins
Support for Media & Tech
Jamar Ffrench
Lead for Saturday Events,
Support for Fashion Show
Gennelle Rice Thomas
Support for Sponsorship
Debra Dixon-Anderson
Co-Lead for Public Relations
Charles Diggines
Virtual Summit
bubblez
Fashion Show workshop coordinator
Angus Fischer
Lead for Community Relationship
Jacynda Fleary
Lead for Kids Zone,
Support for Volunteer
Simone Charles
Lead for Volunteer,
Support for Kids Zone
KALI WILLIAMS
Co-Lead for Marketing
NYOKI NIKKI
fashion and vendor support
TYISHA EASON
Black Kings Liaison Officer
Asha JOHNSON
vendor lead
KASH GAINES
Design Team
Kimberly Gaffney
Lead for Black Kings
Mahmoud Fleary
Community Partners
Mark A. Washington
virtual summit Co-Lead
Stephenie Williams
Black Kings Experience
Anita Ana Fischer
Sponsorship Lead
JUNETEENTH NYC
ADVISORY BOARD 2025
ATHENIA RODNEY
GERROD DELEE
Chryssy Robinson
Founder and Executive Director
Fashion Coordinator
Marketing and Design
KIMBERLY FENNELL
Anuoluwapo Oyelola
ROGER SAINT
Lead for Virtual Summit
Fashion Department
Support for
Media & Tech
Nicole Taylor
KELLI COOPER
Rachelle Russell
vendor department
Lead for
Community Partner
Parade Lead
RADRI WOODSON
ADINA JONES
RACHELLE RUSSELL
Lead for
Hygiene & Safety
Support for Black Kings
Lead for Parade
Aisha Diori
ZAKIYYAH "ZEE" TAALIB BEY
Angus Fischer
Lead for Marketing
Support for Kids Zone
Lead for Community Relationship
Pamela Andrews
Devri Goins
Alyssa Luz sanchez
Kids zone and Community Partner
Support for Media & Tech
Lead for Fashion Show
Jamar Ffrench
Debra Dixon-Anderson
Charles Diggines
Lead for
Saturday Events,
Support for
Fashion Show
Co-Lead for Public Relations
Virtual Summit
bubblez
Simone Charles
Jacynda Fleary
Fashion Show workshop coordinator
Lead for Volunteer,
Support for Kids Zone
Lead for Kids Zone,
Support for Volunteer
Gennelle Rice Thomas
KALI WILLIAMS
Support for Sponsorship
Co-Lead for Marketing
NYOKI NIKKI
Asha Johnson
Kimberly Gaffney
fashion and vendor support
vendor lead
Lead for Black Kings
Mahmoud Fleary
Kash Gaines
Mark A. Washington
Community Partners
Design Team
Virtual Summit
Stephenie Williams
Anita Ana Fischer
Black Kings Experience
Sponsorship Team
CONTACT US
For other questions or comments about JuneteenthNY, please give us a call at 646-585-0456 or send us an email. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
CONTACT US
For other questions or comments about JuneteenthNY, please give us a call at 646-585-0456 or send us an email. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
© 2025 by JuneteenthNYC
© 2025 by JuneteenthNYC