Black Leaders Detroit is excited to announce two dynamic Juneteenth events aimed at celebrating freedom, fostering economic empowerment, and uplifting Black entrepreneurs in Detroit.
On Friday, June 20, 2025, we are hosting Liberation Link Up—an upscale networking event in partnership with Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Lambda Pi Omega chapter and Bullish Institute of Financial Literacy. Entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders will come together for a night of live music, VIP experiences, and an innovative grant competition that will award $6,000 to Detroit-based entrepreneurs of African descent, decided by the attendees themselves.
Then, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, we continue the celebration with Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit at Robert C. Valade Park. In collaboration with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, this family-friendly event will feature a Liberation Run, health and community fairs, live performances, mindfulness zones, and historical storytelling honoring Detroit’s role in Black liberation.
“Liberation Link Up is more than just a celebration—it is a tool for economic justice, stated Dwan Dandridge CEO, Black Leaders Detroit. “We are putting resources directly in the hands of Black entrepreneurs and nonprofits, and we are letting the community decide who receives them. That is what self-determined liberation looks like.”
Both events celebrate, activate, and educate by fostering community engagement and supporting Detroit's Black-owned businesses and nonprofits.
Event #1: Liberation Link Up — A Juneteenth Networking Celebration
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Hotel Saint Regis Detroit
3071 West Grand Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202
RSVP: https://bit.ly/JJDLink
Expected Attendance: 250 guests
In partnership with Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Lambda Pi Omega Chapter, and the Bullish Institute of Financial Literacy, Liberation Link Up is an upscale, high-energy evening blending music, culture, and economic empowerment. Featuring live music, curated networking, and a one-of-a-kind grant competition, the event will directly invest in Detroit’s Black business and nonprofit communities.
Event Highlights Include:
Live Entertainment: Live band and DJ Davey Boy bringing the vibes all night.
Interactive Grant Competition: Ten Detroit-based entrepreneurs (five businesses, five nonprofits) will pitch their ventures. Attendees will vote, and two winners will each receive a $2,500 grant from Black Leaders Detroit.
VIP Lounge: Guests can enjoy a private experience with premium charcuterie, luxury gift bags, and lounge seating.
Cigar Lounge & Outdoor Vibes: A curated cigar experience on the patio.
Appetizer Stations: Delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening.
Eligibility for Grant Competition:
Must be of African descent
Business or nonprofit must be Detroit-based
In operation for at least one year and registered with LARA
Not a recipient of a BLD grant within the last year
Event #2: Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit 2025
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
RSVP: https://bit.ly/JJDroots
Location: Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207
On Saturday, the celebration continues with Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit 2025, a vibrant family-friendly event held in partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. This all-day outdoor gathering honors Detroit’s role in the Black freedom movement while offering dynamic programming focused on health, wellness, financial literacy, and history.
Signature Activations Include:
Liberation Run with We Run 313 along the Riverwalk
Community & Health Vendor Fair featuring Henry Ford Health System, Romancare Health, and more
Mindfulness Zone led by Healing By Choice
Field Games at the Beach powered by Nike Field Games
Currents of Courage: Detroit River Storytelling by The Chip Bag Project
Wealth & Wellness Hub offering financial literacy and civic engagement sessions
Roots & Rhythm Stage with live music, yoga, Zumba, hustle dancing, storytelling, and a crowd-favorite battle of the bands
“This is a day to uplift Black voices, honor the past, and empower the next generation,” says Dwan Dandridge CEO, Black Leaders Detroit. From health and wellness to economic justice, Juneteenth Jubilee is a living tribute to the legacy of Black liberation.” — Black Leaders Detroit
Visit www.blackleadersdetroit.org.
