Our Voices, 252 E 3rd St (2026)

Our vision is to empower the black and brown communities to reach their goals and to continue to pull one another up.

26/09/2026

Better late than never to release some behind-the-scenes moments from Juneteenth 2026!

Preparation for this special yearly event takes A LOT of hard work, tears, dedication, patience, and love. There are countless hours that happen behind the scenes that most people never get to see—the planning, organizing, creating, problem-solving, last-minute changes, and all the little details that help bring the vision to life.

But as you can see, we always make room for FUN! Because what’s the work without the laughter, the music, the joy, and the beautiful moments shared along the way?

Juneteenth is more than an event. It is a celebration of freedom, culture, history, community, resilience, and Black joy. And being able to create a space where our community can come together, celebrate one another, learn, laugh, and honor those who came before us makes every long day worth it.

To everyone who helped make Juneteenth 2026 possible—behind the scenes, on the stage, in the crowd, and everywhere in between—THANK YOU! Your time, energy, creativity, and love are what make this celebration so special.

The work is real. The love is real. The joy is REAL.
And we’ll keep showing up, creating, celebrating, and making room for Black joy.

26/08/2026

On August 7th we had an extraordinary community celebration filled with local talent and vibrant energy. A true highlight of the day was a wonderful performance by Devonne from Bank Heads Inc., whose stage presence brought an incredible vibe to the entire gathering. Beyond the live entertainment done by Our Voices members and little ones, attendees explored options packed with unique, locally made treasures. Vendors offered a fantastic variety of items, including stylish clothing, decorative pottery, beautiful handmade jewelry, custom bags, keychains, art prints, lip glosses, and so much more, making it a memorable day that perfectly amplified creative local voices. Please reach out and check out these amazing people!

Thank you No Name Bar for allowing us to host our event here!

*NOT IN ORDER*⬇️⬇️⬇️

A’3 Boutique
Bankheads Inc
Colette Walker
Ajsha Morgan
[email protected]

10/08/2026

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at No Name Bar:
Our Voices presents Black Greatness in Small Spaces
Friday, August 7
5pm–9pm
Free
Join us on Friday, August 7th to celebrate the gifted Black artists and entrepreneurs in our community! This event showcases dance, poetry, music, arts and crafts with an art installation from Our Voices and a variety of talented performances. Meet local Black entrepreneurs & small business owners and learn about the services and products they offer.
This event is free and open to the public.

05/08/2026

47 days ago marks the day we celebrated Juneteenth. The energy, the love, and the community spirit made this day unforgettable. Juneteenth is a vital reminder of our freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward true equality.

We came together to honor our history and celebrate our future, and it was beautiful to witness. A massive thank you to all the amazing kids who came out, participated, and brought so much joy to the day. You are the heartbeat of our community and the reason we do what we do!

My heart is full, and I need to give honor where it is due. First and foremost, a massive thank you goes to the incredible youth of Our Voices. You are the absolute heartbeat of this organization, and I am so grateful for your energy, your brilliant leadership, and your powerful presence. You inspire the community every single day and remind me why this work matters.

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who tabled at the event. Thank you to the local businesses, organizations, and creators who set up spaces to share resources, art, and passion with the community. Your dedication added so much value and depth to our celebration.

Finally, thank you to every single person who came out to support and celebrate with us. Whether you stayed for an hour or the whole event, your presence made our time their complete as we honored our history and built toward our future. Be sure to check out these official photos by Real Pictures Real People to relive all the beautiful moments we shared.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to her for capturing these official photos and freezing these beautiful memories in time. Sadly, we cannot put all of the photos on this post, but we loved every single last one of them. Please look through all of them to see the magic of our community! I hope these photos remind you of that day once again. 😊

20/06/2026

We want to extend a massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who dedicated their time, energy, and resources to support this event in any way, shape, or form.

A huge, special thank you goes out to Theatre Du Mississippi. Quite simply, this event would not have been possible without your incredible sponsorship and belief in this celebration. Thank you for partnering with us to bring this day to life for Winona.

A massive thank you to BankHeads Inc., who made the journey all the way from La Crosse to bless us with live music. Your performance was deeply heartfelt, set the perfect tone for the day, and moved our community in the best way possible.

We are so grateful for the collective effort that filled the day with joy and support! Autumn and Matthew Cole, thank you both so much for stepping up and helping manage the food for the last few Juneteenths to keep everyone fed and happy! Our resource tables, thank you for showing up to share vital information, support, and connection with our neighbors. And lastly our photographers, thank you for beautifully capturing the smiles, the energy, and the memories we will cherish until next year.

To those who helped set up chairs, clean up afterward, print papers, spread the word, or stepped in to lend a hand wherever it was needed—even if your name isn't listed here, please know your impact was felt. Every single piece of support mattered.

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