OUR STORY
History in Motion: The Louisville Juneteenth Festival Receives Honorary Proclamation as Kentucky's Official Juneteenth Celebration, marking a monumental step towards unity, reflection, and the celebration of freedom for all.
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL ORIGINS
The first Louisville Juneteenth Festival was organized during the civil unrest of 2020 by a group of young leaders, activists, and organizers. Considered the celebration and glimmer of hope for the summer, many Black businesses, organizations, families, and friends gathered to honor the legacy, history, and continuation of Black Culture in America.
Louisville Juneteenth Festival Committee 2023
Aaron Jordan
Founder & Producer
Taylore Bass
Sponsorships & Giving
Ericka Seward
Project Management & Executive Assistant
Cynthia Lee-Stewart
Sponsorships & Giving
Ari Crutchfield
Production Assistant
Jesten Slaw
Partnerships & Logistics
Tianna Barnes
Sponsorships & Giving
Emmanual Rucker
Vendor Coordinator
Essence Leslie
Project Assistant
Daniel Williams
Volunteer Coordinator
Louisville Juneteenth Festival Advisory Board 2023
Dr. Timothy Findley, Jr.
Chairman
Marita Willis
Board Member
Margaret Demaree
Board Member
Kim Moore
Board Member
Dr. Dwayne Compton
Board Member
Ben Johnson
Board Member
Ellis Tarver
Board Member
Von Purdy
Board Member
Andre Wilson
Board Member