"Make it Monday" Celebrates Juneteenth!
The Anchorage Chamber joins in celebrating Juneteenth in partnership with the Alaska Black Caucus. The program includes live entertainment, presentations, vendor booths, and more. We hope to see you there as we reflect, educate and celebrate!
SUPPORT THE EQUITY CENTER
A message from Celeste Hodge Growdon
The Alaska Black Caucus (ABC) has been working with community partners since 2021 to establish the Equity Center in downtown Anchorage. The Equity Center will serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Alaskans in Anchorage through a commercial kitchen, gathering space, below-market-rate office spaces, co-working, partner leased space, and associated programming. As ABC President Celeste Hodge Growden describes, “It is a permanent home for us where we can freely breathe. It is a place to figure out how we can change conditions for BIPOC communities. It is a place where we will engage with each other and with community leaders and gatekeepers; where there are many seats around the table to build trust and relationships, and back them up with advocacy and action. It is a place for young people, small business owners, and any community member looking to share or learn a new skill or improve their health and well-being.”
In 2022, the Alaska Black Caucus raised funds to purchase a building and complete initial design and renovations. In 2023, the Rasmuson Foundation supported development of a business plan for the center, ABC raised most of the funds needed to complete renovations and secured a contractor. This month, work will begin on the final phase of renovations, with a planned opening date of August 2024.
We are extremely grateful to our funders and partners who have helped us raise nearly $3M to date. We are in the final stretch and need to raise $300,000 to close the gap and complete the project. The Equity Center will be an asset to downtown Anchorage and to the whole community. Please contribute to our campaign at paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQMR7PFTV4T3E.
All donors will be recognized at our annual Chamber Juneteenth celebration and on a permanent display in the center. We welcome any level of support and look forward to partnering with you to make the Equity Center a reality for Anchorage.
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UPCOMING FORUMS
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Date and Time
Monday Jun 17, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM AKDT
11:00 am - Doors Open + Vendors
11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Lunch + Networking
Noon to 1:00 pm - Program + Awards
Location
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center
3rd floor
Fees/Admission
Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added to all walk-in registrations, and available seating is not guaranteed.
SPECIAL RATES FOR JUNETEENTH!
CANCELLATION NOTE: For a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior. No refunds will be given after this date. If you do not arrive by 12:00 pm, your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
Contact Information
Tosha Swan
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