Juneteenth Unity Fest returns to Brooklyn

The Robert Randolph Foundation is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the edition JUNE UNITY FESTIVAL, a national, multicultural experience uniting diverse voices and communities to commemorate and rejoice Juneteenth and Black culture. Streaming live from Brooklyn, New York, UNITYFEST 2024 will feature quite a lot of entertainment, education and community activation events, including the JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST concert happening at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! on the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.

“June 11 is a day when we remember America’s past, recognize the resilience and strength of Black people, and celebrate the progress we have made,” commented Robert Randolph, founding father of the Robert Randolph Foundation.

UNITYFEST will rejoice the breadth and depth of black culture and Juneteenth as a uniquely American experience, while providing a platform to unite coalitions of grassroots charities.

The festivities will kick off with the JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST block party at Under the K Bridge Park, an old-school neighborhood party featuring DJ Spinna. Anchored by the official JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST concert at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! on the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, led by the award-winning gospel singer and keyboardist Ty TribbettUNITYFEST may even include a late after party on the Brooklyn Bowl. Full details will probably be announced in the approaching weeks.

“Heal America is honored to partner with the Robert Randolph Foundation for the second annual JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST,” he said Branden Polkdirector of Strategic Partnerships of Heal America, a movement to fight racial injustice with love and redemption.

“Last year, we witnessed this festival bring together a diverse group of people celebrating black culture and educating audiences about black history. The time has come for us to unite and overcome long-standing racial divisions together. As a pastor and supporter of the Heal America movement, I am inspired to work to heal and honor Juneteenth.”

“We are very excited and honored to partner with Robert and UNITYFEST on this inaugural Juneteenth event,” he said Diana Eber, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! executive producer.

“This celebration of black artistry and resilience is central to what we do at Bandshell throughout the summer. Thank you Robert for making this amazing vision a reality!”

JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST is the brainchild of Grammy-nominated African-American artist Robert Randolph, whose goal is to create a multicultural experience that unites people from all walks of life while amplifying the multiple narratives of the Black experience in America. Randolph, the Robert Randolph Foundation and the JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST team also recognize the importance of raising awareness of Juneteenth as a vacation and helping people understand its importance in American history. When the country’s last enslaved inhabitants learned of the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865, it signaled a change within the situation. Today now we have the chance to change the tide once more with this national event that may function a reflective and celebratory catalyst to further fuel inclusive cultures that strengthen America’s social fabric.

“While Juneteenth marks the symbolic end of slavery in America, our goal is for JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST to represent the achievements of Black people in the United States,” adds Randolph.

“Through this observance, our mission is to make Juneteenth an opportunity to remember the past, recognize our progress, and take collective action to create a ‘more perfect union’ for all Americans.”

JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST is made possible by phenomenal sponsors and partners including Amazon, Levitt Foundation and OWN. The event also worked with incredible community partners, including Heal America, to ensure historical accuracy and authenticity. A full list of sponsors and partner organizations might be found view on their website.

For more information in regards to the Robert Randolph Foundation’s JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST, visit www.juneteenthunityfest.com,