On Saturday, June 18th, 2022, the Juneteenth NY organization HOSTED IT'S INAUGURAL signature event, “The CELEBRATION OF BLACK KINGS AWARDS” Inspired by the 7 Kwanzaa Principles, this Awards Reception Honored and recognized the achievements of 25 DISTINGUISHED Black men from the NYC community
Unity Award UMOJA
Recognizes an outstanding Change Agent or Serviceman that is bridging the gap between the community and their peers.
Collective Award UJIMA
Recognizes an outstanding community leader who has made a significant contribution to solving a community problem.
Purpose Award NIA
Recognizes an outstanding mentor, father, or father-figure that has restored people to their purpose.
Creative Award KUUMBA
Recognizes a designer, architect, or artist that has impacted the community.
Determination Award KUJICHAGULIA
Recognizes an outstanding leader that continues to use their voice & influence for community issues.
Economics Award UJAMAA
Recognizes an outstanding business owner that has grown their business while supporting other community businesses.
Faith Award IMANI
Recognizes a leader in faith community that has impacted the community
Unity Award UMOJA
Recognizes an outstanding Change Agent or Serviceman that is bridging the gap between the community and their peers.
Collective Award UJIMA
Recognizes an outstanding community leader who has made a significant contribution to solving a community problem.
Purpose Award NIA
Recognizes an outstanding mentor, father, or father-figure that has restored people to their purpose.
Creative Award KUUMBA
Recognizes a designer, architect, or artist that has impacted the community.
Determination Award KUJICHAGULIA
Recognizes an outstanding leader that continues to use their voice & influence for community issues.
Economics Award UJAMAA
Recognizes an outstanding business owner that has grown their business while supporting other community businesses.
Faith Award IMANI
Recognizes a leader in faith community that has impacted the community
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