About Us
Built by neighbors. Powered by legacy.
Established in 2020, Juneteenth Palm Beach County, Inc. exists to cultivate an elevated consciousness within our community while addressing the systemic barriers that drive disparities in economics, health, and education.
Our Mission
Juneteenth of Palm Beach County’s mission is to commemorate Black culture and history by raising awareness and connecting the community to comprehensive resources that enrich lives and promote self-reliance.
Vision
Our vision is to build a vibrant community based on education, wellness, and economic empowerment.
Values
Community, Empowerment & Culture
Our Story
Nineteen years in the making
2021
Our Beginning
Launched our inaugural Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival in Riviera Beach, bringing together families, Black-owned businesses, and community members to honor freedom and celebrate Black culture.
2022
Building a Tradition
Returned for our second annual festival, continuing to create space for cultural celebration, community connection, and local business visibility.
2023
Sharing Our Story
Hosted our third annual festival at Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach and was featured in A+E Networks’ Voices Magnified, sharing our mission to celebrate Black history, empower Black voices, and create opportunities in our community.
2024
Continuing the Legacy
Celebrated our fourth annual festival at Meyer Amphitheater, connecting residents with local vendors, community organizations, and the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
2025
Growing our Impact
Celebrated our fifth annual festival and launched the Celebrity Reader of the Month initiative and the Globally & Culturally Curated Young Entrepreneurship Program, expanding our work in literacy, cultural learning, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. We also received a proclamation from the City of West Palm Beach, presented by Commissioner Bobby Powell.
2026
Celebrating New Milestones
Hosted our sixth annual festival and awarded scholarships for the first time. We celebrated the graduation of our 2026 Globally & Culturally Curated Young Entrepreneurship Program cohort, recognizing a year of learning, leadership, and entrepreneurial growth.
Leadership
A volunteer board and staff of educators, entrepreneurs and organizers rooted in Palm Beach County.
Sukeenah Kelly
Founder & CEO
Brittany McAfee
Co-Founder & CTO
Brittany McAfee
Founder & Executive Director
Brittany McAfee
Founder & Executive Director
Letter From Our Founders
When we connected in 2017, our mutual love for Black people and desire to see us win resonated deeply. Our first idea was to create a mega festival for the community to learn about the history of Juneteenth and celebrate Black culture. But with the help of a collaborative group of like-minded individuals we have gone all out and formed Juneteenth of PBC, INC. Our personal mission is to do our part in building a vibrant community and seeing our people make it to the top.
We believe teaching and elevating the minds of black people around the world is a key component to a unified and thriving community. It is our passion to be able to share our rich culture, it is a true joy to the soul. Martin Luther King once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is "What are you doing for other?"
We hope that our time spent cultivating awareness and empowering the community to take charge in their identity is life altering
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