Juneteenth Cultural Festival

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

Less than 30 days away!!! Who's going to be there?

05/08/2026

Are you planning on having a booth at Juneteenth? I need to know today.

💜Watching someone you love go through abuse is painful. You may want to fix it. Protect them. Rescue them.
But the most powerful thing you can do… is show up with compassion.

Here’s how to truly support them:

✨ Create Safety, Not Pressure
Choose a private moment. Let them talk at their pace. Remind them they are not alone.

✨ Lead With Concern, Not Commands
Instead of “You need to leave,” try:
“I care about you and I’m here for you.”

✨ Focus on Their Safety
Keep the conversation centered on their well-being, not your anger toward the abuser.

✨ Share Resources Gently
Offer options like the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) but let them decide when and how to use them.

✨ Stay Consistent
Leaving is complex. Healing takes time. Your steady presence matters more than you know.
And remember… supporting someone through trauma can be heavy. Make sure you have support too. You deserve care as well.
Your love could be the reminder they need that freedom is possible.

🚨If you or someone you know needs help, reach out.
ASAP is here to empower, uplift, and stand beside survivors.

05/08/2026

Shirley Bassett Shirley Bassett

Hello fellow Juneteenth Vendors, Merchandise/Food. The clock is still ticking and we are still [re[aring for two full days of family fun and culture excitement! May 8th is the last day for vendor applications to be completed and Fees pay. Also don't forget to check in with the city of Elgin, IL Health Department.

05/08/2026

Hello fellow Juneteenth Vendors, Merchandise/Food. The clock is still ticking and we are still [re[aring for two full days of family fun and culture excitement! May 8th is the last day for vendor applications to be completed and Fees pay. Also don't forget to check in with the city of Elgin, IL Health Department.

03/29/2026

Application is open Juneteenth Retail/ Non-profit vendors June 20th 2026 https://forms.gle/hiLT4QDcz9e91PGT9

03/24/2026

We Need You. ❤️

Juneteenth 2026 is coming back strong, and it won’t happen without our community.

If you’ve ever said “I want to be part of something meaningful”—this is your moment.

Come help us create a day filled with culture, joy, and unity for families across Kane County.

Whether it’s a few hours or the whole weekend, your time matters.

📅 June 20–21, 2026
📍 Elgin Festival Park

Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/Vp1ecPrZZiA4bXJK7

Let’s build something unforgettable—together.

— AACKC Team Click the Link to sign-up!

02/03/2026

Shirley Bassett

Celebrate Black History Month at Gail Borden Library.

Visit the Black History Month Exhibit, Project 2-3-1, on the second floor of the Main Library throughout February. This exhibit is based on a local documentary that explores the history of African Americans in Elgin, from those who arrived during the Civil War to present-day residents and their contributions to the community.

Project 2-3-1 highlights the experiences, resilience and lasting impact of African Americans in Elgin.

Learn more at gailborden.info/bhm26

Created by Grindstone Productions, the Elgin History Museum and local historian Ernie Broadnax.