2024 Theme:
Art and Culture
A Glimpse of the Past & Present
Great Activities!
Friday June 7th
Black Artists Exhibit opening at “Art After Dark” Running June 7th-28th. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Hosted by the Edna Contemporary, 967 Osos St., San Luis Obispo.
Main Event, Saturday, June 15th
When: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Where:
Main event at Mission Plaza, 980 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Art Exhibits at The History Center of SLO County, 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo and Edna Contemporary, 967 Osos St., San Luis Obispo
What: Juneteenth Celebration, Speakers, Music, Silent Auction, Bake sale, Resource Fair, History, Cultural, and Art Exhibits.
Master of
Ceremonies, Sylvia B. Henson
is a recognized thought leader focused on protecting rights of children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the County of San Luis Obispo. She provides support and resources to marginalized and underrepresented communities ensuring their voices are heard and rights are protected. Having many years as an IT professional, she develops and advances the technical skills for girls and young women interested in Software, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as well as women of color pursuing a career in engineering. Sylvia is involved with organizations such as Black Girls Code, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), NAACP and the First AME Zion Church just to name a few. These affiliations underscore her commitment to serving her local community and additionally advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within corporate America.
For Sylvia’s contributions and achievements in the field of engineering and community leadership she was named one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's "100 Women of Influence," and received the Women in Engineering Champion award, honors that highlight her impact in her local and professional community. She and her husband of 25 years reside in Nipomo, CA.
Speaker: Beatrice Nalubega
My name is Beatrice Nalubega, and I am 51 years old. I have five children and am a mother to many others. I got married at age 14 and am now widowed. I am the co-founder of the Starfish Education Fund, also known as the Jones and Beatrice Education Fund, which has been operating in the greater Masaka region of Central Uganda since 2013. Our NGO focuses on enabling children to attain an education. By equipping the youth with skills and knowledge, we aim to create a foundation for a brighter future. Our motto is "Making a Difference."
