About Us
Who We Are
- Juneteenth in the WB is a community-wide volunteer effort started in 2021 by the West Bloomfield Social Justice Committee. Our goal was to come together from all corners of our Township and celebrate the diversity of our community. Juneteenth in the WB was our first and biggest effort, and now in its third year. We have also held listening sessions, talkbacks about race, worked with Braver Angels, supported Safe and Just Michigan through a program at Temple Israel, supported Expungement Fairs through the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and educated ourselves about history and shared our dreams, cherish our friendship and work together for a better tomorrow. Our partners include the WB Library, Parks, Township, Police and Schools. Join us!
2023 Program
- DJ Rick Williams, God Is Real Ministries
- Road Masters Vette Club classic Corvettes display
- WBHS student performances in drama, vocal music, spoken-word poetry and dance
- WBHS African American Awareness Club Speeches on "The Meaning of Juneteenth"
- Deacon John Lumpkin and the Gospel Deliverers
- Shanna Johnson, President, Henry Ford Health
- Senior Pastor John Tolbert Pastor, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Pontiac, Mi.
- West Bloomfield Library-sponsored Nanou Djiapo African Dance and Drum Troupe
- Motor City Dance Factory Performance
- Children's Fun Area with crafts and games, face painting
- More than 50 African American vendors, artists, artisans, entrepreneurs, local businesses
Our Mission
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our wonderful Township. We wanted a fun event that would help us build bridges to one another, and teach us about one another, and meet and celebrate our neighbors.
Event highlights
Terrific performances, artists, artisans, entrepreneurs and crafts!
