517 Juneteenth Weekend

Juneteenth was a hit! 🎉 But the best part?

The vibrant atmosphere filled with music, culture, and the amazing variety of local vendors showcasing their talents and crafts! From soulful treats to handcrafted art, it was a celebration to remember!

The Faces of this Years Juneteenth Festival ✨

Reflecting on the vibrant faces and energy of this year’s 4th annual Juneteenth Festival! With 60+ vendors, food trucks galore, 2 incredible headliners, a lineup of amazing performers and DJs, a lively kid zone, and support from 30 sponsors, it was truly unforgettable. 🎉✨
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Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“At the Lansing Promise we believe in the inherent worth of every young person in this city—and we invest accordingly by providing post-secondary scholarship dollars and strategic supports to all eligible Lansing students, helping every child achieve their potential. In doing so, we are establishing an important socio-economic building block within Michigan’s capital region.”

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“Rooted in diversity and committed to inclusion, AARP values and respects all of our employees, volunteers and partners. We foster an inclusive workplace where unique personal expressions, views, identities, and experiences embolden collaboration and innovation. We believe every person deserves to bring their true self to work—safely, authentically, and proudly—so they can contribute freely and fearlessly to our mission.”

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“We believe words have power. The power to change a family, a community, or just one person’s life. And we want to use those words to make our community – and the world – a better place. At P&G, we’re committed to using public relations for good and helping nonprofits, government agencies, associations and small businesses make a difference.”

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“At UM Health-Sparrow, we are committed to maintaining a caring, respectful and inclusive culture that supports and values the diversity of our patients, caregivers and the community. Every day, we strive to be a place of healing where everyone feels like they belong – because everyone does.

Our culture is driven by our Mission: To improve the health of the people in our communities by providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, every time. We welcome and support a diverse workforce to accomplish our mission, and our VALUES guide our caregivers as we provide care for our patients. The expectation for our caregivers is to adhere to our ICARE values daily and continue to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment to work and to receive care.

Through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Department, UM Health-Sparrow uses evidence-based practices and cultural competency training to ensure that the differences among our patients, caregivers and the communities we serve are recognized and respected.“

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“Historically, we have not been able to rely on colleges, universities, and employers to enact admissions and hiring practices that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action now is a symptom of the personally held beliefs of the members of our highest court, not an indication that these policies are no longer necessary. Quality, accessible education should not be manipulated or weaponized to further racist agendas.

Our future depends on Black children having access to high-quality education, and for our community to have access to sound hiring opportunities. America can only thrive when Black America thrives, period.”

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you LCC for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“LCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) empowers students with knowledge and experiences that promote global citizenship and a more inclusive campus. We embrace a community that brings together students, faculty and staff of all racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, economic, religious, and national backgrounds.”

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“We are a statewide coalition committed to community and economic development. We build members’ capacity, amplify their voices, and leverage resources to achieve lasting and systemic change for Michigan.”

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“Capital City Market is your brand new neighborhood grocery store focused on bringing fresh, affordable, and local products to Downtown Lansing and beyond.“

We’re excited to see you all for today’s 517 Juneteenth Weekend in REO Town!

We wanted to give a few parking suggestions as you all plan to spend your afternoon with us.

REO Town street parking is free, as well as parking on the following side streets:
South, Grand, Platt, and Hazel.

Our friends at BWL are also allowing participants to park in their parking lot on south Washington, right past the railroad tracks.

You can also find a small parking lot behind EXIT Reality, and in St. Vincent’s parking lot at 5PM.

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“We believe that with a strong commitment to positive growth and change, we can contribute to a rejuvenated Michigan, a place where groundbreaking new ideas are realized and people are motivated to invest in their communities.

Gillespie Group does this through creative real estate solutions for residential, commercial, and new development initiatives.“

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“The BWL unconditionally denounces systemic racism and stands shoulder-to-shoulder with those who continue to suffer and lose their lives because of it. Racism has no home at the BWL. Instead, we choose to live our motto: Hometown People, being the diverse individuals - employees and customers alike, comprising the rich tapestry of the greater Lansing region; Hometown Power, our combined strength as we promote social justice, together, as one.“

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“We believe dairy is for everyone and every person. We do our part to ensure dairy is accessible to all communities in Michigan. Why? Because dairy is crucial to building strong bodies that stand for humanity, strive for equality, provide nutrients to fuel individuality, and is produced in a way that benefits our communities and the earth.”

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“Meijer is dedicated to enriching lives in the communities we serve. Fulfilling this goal begins with a focus on serving people – in the workplace, in our stores, and in our communities.

Our team is reflective of our customers and our stores are defined by the communities they serve. We want our customers to see themselves, their friends, their family and their neighbors reflected in our team members and our values.

We honor the characteristics, traits, and experiences that make each person unique and are committed to creating environments that make all people feel welcomed, supported, valued and meaningfully engaged.“

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors this year! 🙌 We couldn’t do it without their unwavering support and belief in our mission. A huge thank you to Rathbun Insurance for being a 517 Community Sponsor is a vital part of our journey! 🚀

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“At Rathbun Insurance, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We recognize that embracing and celebrating our differences makes us stronger, more empathetic, and better equipped to serve our diverse clientele. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.“

Special thanks to OURfriends and the Exclusive Credit Union of the 517 Juneteenth Weekend!!

Be sure to stop by their informational booth and the MSU Federal Credit Union Culture Lounge on Saturday!

We are proud to be the exclusive Credit Union of 517 Juneteenth Weekend in Lansing’s REO Town! Hosted by Ourspace - 517, the event is a unique opportunity for the Mid-Michigan region to celebrate Black culture, expression, and experiences.

Stop by the celebration June 15th - June 18th in REO Town, we can’t wait to see you there!

So many incredible sponsors coming together to promote Culture and Wellness in this years 517 Juneteenth Weekend (REO Town)!

Thank you to all that made this year possible!

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