The Rising Sun Initiative

02/24/2026

Black History Month
Caribbean Cultural Celebration!
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
4pm to 8pm - It's a gala, it's green and gold, and every color of our Caribbean culture, and it's going to be glorious! Don't miss it!

• Connect & Network
• Meet Guest Dignitaries
• Savor a Delicious Dinner
• Applaud Community Recognitions
• Enjoy Entertainment & Special Guests
• Uncover The Truth Behind The Wealth of William Allen and Allentown's True Caribbean Roots

🎫 General Ticket, includes all of the above
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🏅 Commemorative Ticket, includes all of the above, plus shares your congratulatory message like an add on our page!
bit.ly/50CommemorativeTicket

🏆 Centennial Ticket, includes all of the above, shares your congratulatory message like an add on our page, and links to your social media!
bit.ly/50CentennialTicket
This Sunday! Celebrate culture, discover our true history, and enjoy a vibrant evening of community!

01/19/2026

12/19/2025

Our history does not end — it rises.

The Rising Sun Initiative invites you to a celebration of Black History Month 2026, where crowns are placed, futures are affirmed, and the next generation is lifted. This is where legacy becomes action and honor becomes opportunity.

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
📍 Lehigh Valley
Celebrating the brilliance of Jamaican culture while creating a pathway to higher education.

🎓 Drop a cap or tag a graduate, mentor, or visionary who should be celebrated in this moment.
📞 (484) 619-3896 | ✉️ [email protected]

12/18/2025

Legacies remembered. Greatness celebrated. Future destinies lifted!

Help us find and celebrate Lehigh Valley HBCU grads! Tag a graduate in the comment section!

The Rising Sun Initiative invites you to join us in celebrating Black History Month 2026 — where our heritage meets hope and generations rise together. From Africa to America, from vision to victory, we will honor the past, celebrate the present, and champion the future.

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
📍 Lehigh Valley
Celebrating the brilliance of Jamaican culture while shining a light on the pathway of education.

🎓 Drop a graduate cap or tag a Lehigh Valley HBCU graduate!
📞 (484) 619-3896 | ✉️ [email protected]