Youth and Children Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival

05/22/2026

🦅 SHOLA CLARK IS LOOKING FOR ORGANIZATIONS! 🦅

Join the Youth Empowerment Zone at Juneteenth Festival Inc.'s 50th Anniversay of the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival in Buffalo, New York!

- WHO: Community organizations offering jobs, careers, mentorship,
education, wellness, or youth-focused programs

- WHAT: Youth Empowerment Zone - an interactive space connecting youth (ages 14-22) to REAL opportunities

- WHERE: MLK Park, Buffalo | June 13-14, 2026

- WHY: Because youth need to be SEEN, HEARD & EMPOWERED

- WHAT YOU'LL DO:

✅ Engage youth face-to-face
✅ Share your resources and programs
✅ Build connections that create opportunities
✅ Set up a 12"x12" booth for both festival days

- PRICING:

💚 Early Bird: $190
💚 Regular: $240
💚 Late: $290

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Shola Christina(Clark), PR Co-Chair & Youth Empowerment Zone Chair, is recruiting organizations that provide HANDS-ON engagement and DIRECT opportunities for young people.

This is where youth access growth, guidance, and success.

**Spots are limited. Priority given to organizations ready to
EMPOWER, ENGAGE, and ENABLE.**

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**REGISTER NOW:**
👉 Scan QR code or visit: LINKS IN COMMENTS

**Creating Access to Growth & Success!** 💚

05/10/2026

Young People Take Your Place

04/19/2026

Hey, if you know a young person that loves content creation and may want to volunteer, learn and participate in help spreading the word about the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival's 50th Anniversary or for some other youth engagement let us know.

🎥 CALLING ALL YOUNG CONTENT CREATORS! 🎥

Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival is looking for YOU!..and so is TJ ( Trivet TJ Jarmond Précil ), member of the Public Relations Team (PR Committee)

📱 Love TikTok?
📸 Love Instagram?
🎬 Love creating content?
📹 Love being behind the camera?

**Then we need you for Juneteenth Festival Inc.'s 50th Anniversary of the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival!**

This isn't just a volunteer opportunity.
This is a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME chance to:

✅ Capture HISTORY (Buffalo's 50th Juneteenth!)
✅ Have Fun, Volunteer and Create (professional footage, real experience)
✅ Work with The Social Media team of the PR Committee
✅ Grow the SOCIAL MEDIA brand (80,000+ people will see your work!)
✅ Learn from those that are doing it (TJ , Khalil and others will assist you) or bring your expertise to the table.
✅ Tell YOUR COMMUNITY'S STORY (this is OUR celebration!)

**We're looking for:**

- Videographers (phone or camera - we don't care, just bring your skills!)
- Photographers (capture the moments!)
- Social media creators (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook content!)
- Storytellers (interviews, reels, stories, posts!)
- Editors (help us turn raw footage into fire content!)

**Ages:** Middle school, high school, college, young adults - if you love creating content, we want YOU!

**What you'll do:**
📹 Film parade footage, festival activities, behind-the-scenes moments
📸 Take photos of vendors, performers, community members
📱 Create social media content (reels, stories, TikToks)
🎬 Help build the largest archive of Buffalo Juneteenth EVER

**What you'll gain:**
✨ Real-world experience
✨ Professional mentorship
✨ Portfolio pieces
✨ Community connections
✨ A chance to be part of HISTORY

This is the 50th Anniversary.

The BIGGEST Juneteenth Buffalo has ever seen.

And we want YOU to help capture it.

**SIGN UP NOW!** (Website Link In Comments)

👉 Scan the QR code in the graphic
👉 Visit BuffaloJuneteenth.com
👉 DM us Juneteenth of Buffalo

OR JUST VOLUNTEER FOR MANY OF THE OTHER COMMITTEES

Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Build your skills
- Tell your community's story
- Be part of something LEGENDARY

**LET'S GO!!!** 🎥💚🦅

June 13-14, 2026 | Be There. Capture It. Create History.

04/16/2026

A Look Back to 2025

The Future • The Young Faces

A Look Back to Juneteenth Festival Inc.'s Festival of 2025 during the parade. 2 young people posed for the camera to capture a moment.

When they see this and look back on it, they will be able to say, "We were there for the celebration."

Think about it... 50 years ago, some child was at the Juneteenth Parade in Buffalo and if they can go back and look at that 'Old Black and White' 😆😆 and say, "Hey, I was there!" and look at their own young faces, and someone will ultimately say, "Awwww" 🥰😆, "Look at'chu"

We know how it is. (SMILE) - but this is what it's all about... The Memories, The Families, smiling and having a good time.

Celebrate our Children, Our Youth and Young Adults.

Make sure to check out all of the Youth Activities this year in 2026 and beyond at Youth and Children Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival ... and the Youth Empowerment Zone and the Edutainment Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival stage as well.

04/04/2026

Youth And Children
- Go FOLLOW!

You can find our Youth and Children Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival page here on Facebook!

Be sure to connect with, stay up to date, and find out all that is happening with this committee.

• Youth and Children Committee Chair: Shavonna Jordan

• Youth Empowerment Zone Chair: Shola Clark
Jasmine S Ramos Suarez and Rafeal Suarez
Rafael Suarez

Including but not limited to;

- Holistic Relaxation Space
( silent headphone healing experience, meditation sessions, ceremonial carpet, affirmation and journaling space, tea and grounding session)
- Chess Tournament with prizes ($50 for school supplies)

• Hidden Village Chair: Bro. Sankofa / Jason Cathcart

(Bringing a play tent for families to dress up in (cosplay) costumes and play anime games.)

• Edutainment Chair: Demeca N Evans



We are very excited to introduce The Youth Empowerment Zone

04/02/2026

🌟 NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 🌟

Imagine reaching HUNDREDS of youth in just ONE weekend.
Youth who are actively seeking what YOU offer.

The Youth Empowerment Zone at Juneteenth Festival Inc.'s 50th Anniversary of the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival is your chance to:

💡 Showcase your programs directly to youth (ages 14-22)
💡 Connect with families who need your services
💡 Build relationships with Buffalo's next generation
💡 Make a REAL impact in your community

"WHERE YOUTH ARE SEEN, HEARD & EMPOWERED"

We're creating an interactive space where youth discover:
✨ Job & career pathways
✨ Mentorship & leadership opportunities
✨ Education & wellness resources
✨ Real experiences that change lives

YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES:
Hands-on engagement. Real resources. Direct opportunities.

YOU GET:
- 12x12 booth space for BOTH festival days
- Access to hundreds of youth actively seeking guidance
- Visibility at Buffalo's largest community celebration
- Opportunity to recruit, mentor, and serve

📅 June 13-14, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
📍 MLK Park - Buffalo, NY

💰 EARLY BIRD: $190 (Save $100!)
Regular: $240
Late: $290

⏰ SPOTS ARE LIMITED - Register NOW

Priority given to organizations with hands-on, youth-focused
programming. This isn't about flyers and brochures - it's
about REAL engagement.

📱 Scan QR code to pre-register
🔗 LINK IN COMMENTS

Your mission is to serve youth.
Our mission is to connect them to you.

Let's do this together! 💚

04/02/2026

📢 CALLING ALL COMMUNITY RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS 📢

Do you work with youth ages 14-22?
Want to connect with HUNDREDS of young people in one day?

Be part of the YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ZONE at Juneteenth Festival Inc.'s 50th Anniversary of the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival

✨ "WHERE YOUTH ARE SEEN, HEARD & EMPOWERED" ✨

WHAT IS IT?
An interactive space connecting youth to REAL opportunities
for growth, guidance, and success.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
✅ Jobs & career programs
✅ Mentorship & leadership organizations
✅ Education & wellness services
✅ Youth-focused experiences

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
💚 Engage directly with youth
💚 Share your resources
💚 Build lasting connections

📍 MLK Park, Buffalo
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15, 2026
👥 Reach: Hundreds of youth + thousands of families
🏢 12x12 booth space (both days)

💰 PRICING:
Early Bird: $190
Regular: $240
Late: $290

⚠️ SPOTS ARE LIMITED
Priority given to organizations offering hands-on engagement
and direct opportunities for youth.

📱 Scan QR code in image to pre-register
🔗 Or visit: LINK IN COMMENTS

If you serve youth, this is YOUR platform.
If you want to make an impact, this is YOUR opportunity.
If you believe in empowering the next generation, this is YOUR moment.

Let's build the future together! 💚

03/30/2026

Get your youth involved!

🎙️ FROM EPISODE 1 - POWER 96.5/WUFO 🎙️

Buffalo Juneteenth board members made it clear: Youth empowerment
is a cornerstone of the 50th Anniversary.

✊ Youth Ambassador Program - OPEN NOW
✊ Youth Empowerment Zone at the festival
✊ Leadership roles on committees
✊ Your voice. Your footprint. Your Juneteenth.

"We are the heartbeat of Buffalo celebrating freedom, culture, all things community and empowerment." - Christel Peacock

Are YOU ready?

Sign up: LINK IN COMMENTS 💚

03/29/2026

Find all of your Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival pages and Social Media Links:
- www.buffalojuneteenth.com - Website

ALL FACEBOOK PAGES ARE OFFICIAL

1. Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival - MAIN FACEBOOK PAGE
2. Juneteenth Festival Inc. - Corporate Page
3. Maafa - Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
4. Entertainment Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
5. Arts And Culture Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
6. Edutainment Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
7. Youth and Children Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
8. Agriculture Pavillion - Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival
9. What Is Freedom To You - WIFTY Challenge

Please Join The Official Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival Facebook Group -

1. Buffalo Juneteenth Community Group

FIND US ON ALL PLATFORMS:

1. Facebook - www.facebook.com/juneteenthofbuffalofestival
2. TikTok - www.tiktok.com/
3. YouTube - www.youtube.com/
4. Instagram - www.instagram.com/JuneteenthOfBuffaloFestival
5. Twitter | X - x.com/JuneteenthOfBuf