Diversity Committee Meeting
Help celebrate the vibrant spirit of Diversity Awareness Month!
This June's Diversity Committee Meeting is designed to spark connection, collaboration, and community impact. 
This powerful gathering will bring together the voices of Juneteenth Anchorage and Anchorage Pride as they share exciting details on upcoming citywide celebrations, cultural events, advocacy efforts, and opportunities to honor freedom, equality, and inclusion across Anchorage. 
This powerful gathering will bring together the voices of Juneteenth Anchorage and Anchorage Pride as they share exciting details on upcoming citywide celebrations, cultural events, advocacy efforts, and opportunities to honor freedom, equality, and inclusion across Anchorage. From the rich legacy, resilience, and empowerment of Juneteenth to the bold celebration, visibility, and advocacy of Pride, this meeting will serve as a dynamic exchange of ideas focused on uplifting diverse communities, fostering meaningful partnerships, and exploring how local businesses and leaders can champion equity and support year-round.
Join us as we celebrate culture, community, liberation, and love while helping shape a stronger, more inclusive Alaska for all. 
MEET OUR PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS
JUNETEENTH ANCHORAGE
Juneteenth Anchorage celebrates June 19th as a powerful citywide observance honoring the end of chattel slavery in the United States in 1865 and uplifting Black culture and contributions in Alaska. In Anchorage, the observance has grown into a multi-day community celebration centered at the Delaney Park Strip, featuring education, local Black artists, vendors, and cultural programming that highlight both history and progress. Anchorage formally recognized Juneteenth as a municipal holiday in 2023, following its designation as a federal holiday in 2021. The city first raised the Juneteenth flag at City Hall in 2021, marking a visible commitment to acknowledgment and celebration. Led by community partners like Juneteenth Anchorage and the Alaska Black Caucus, the event has evolved from local gatherings into a vibrant tradition often referred to as a “second Independence Day” for reflection, education, and unity.
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ANCHORAGE PRIDE
Anchorage Pride, in partnership with Alaskans Together for Equality (ATE), works to advance education, advocacy, and equal rights for Alaska’s LGBTQ+ community. ATE serves as the nonprofit advocacy arm of Alaskans Together, promoting nonpartisan efforts for equality at the local, state, and federal levels, while the Alaskans Together Foundation provides education and resources to empower and inform LGBTQ+ Alaskans statewide.
JUNETEENTH ANCHORAGE
Juneteenth Anchorage celebrates June 19th as a powerful citywide observance honoring the end of chattel slavery in the United States in 1865 and uplifting Black culture and contributions in Alaska. In Anchorage, the observance has grown into a multi-day community celebration centered at the Delaney Park Strip, featuring education, local Black artists, vendors, and cultural programming that highlight both history and progress. Anchorage formally recognized Juneteenth as a municipal holiday in 2023, following its designation as a federal holiday in 2021. The city first raised the Juneteenth flag at City Hall in 2021, marking a visible commitment to acknowledgment and celebration. Led by community partners like Juneteenth Anchorage and the Alaska Black Caucus, the event has evolved from local gatherings into a vibrant tradition often referred to as a “second Independence Day” for reflection, education, and unity.
LEARN MORE
ANCHORAGE PRIDEAnchorage Pride, in partnership with Alaskans Together for Equality (ATE), works to advance education, advocacy, and equal rights for Alaska’s LGBTQ+ community. ATE serves as the nonprofit advocacy arm of Alaskans Together, promoting nonpartisan efforts for equality at the local, state, and federal levels, while the Alaskans Together Foundation provides education and resources to empower and inform LGBTQ+ Alaskans statewide.
Together, Anchorage Pride and ATE support a widely dispersed but deeply connected LGBTQ+ community across Alaska—uplifting visibility, strengthening advocacy, and ensuring every Alaskan has access to the tools and support needed to live authentically and equitably.
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The diversity committee's mission is to better serve and advocate for the business community by becoming a more open, inclusive, and diverse organization reflective of the make-up of Anchorage. To accomplish this we envision a board that reflects the demographics of our city and a growing membership of businesses representing the diversity of our business owners and entrepreneurs.
All members and non-members are welcome to attend and share ideas to advance our diversity mission. If you'd like to present at a future meeting, please email diversity@anchoragechamber.org.
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 3, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AKDT
1st Wednesday of each month
Location
Anchorage Chamber Board Room + Virtual via Zoom (RSVP for link)
1016 W 6th Ave., Ste. 304
Fees/Admission
FREE and open to all Anchorage Chamber members and non-members
