We Are the messengers

We must bring together all Americans to celebrate our common bond of freedom.

ALL THINGS JUNETEENTH

WELCOME!

Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. is the culmination of more than ten years of dedicated hard work and committed passion by myself and a family of volunteers throughout Hampton Roads. Over the years we have recognized the need to reach more people and the opportunity for community growth. In September 2021, we received our 501 (C)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) as a tax exempt public charity organization.

Since incorporation, we have organized a board of directors, created operating policies, bylaws, and established a 2022 fiscal budget. On June 19, 2021, the Foundation sponsored its inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Our organization’s mission is clear and our Board is strategically planning the growth of Juneteenth Freedom Celebration into a major Hampton Roads event.

Every Magazine Purchase Funds a Dream

Celebrate the Past. Fund the Future.

Juneteenth Legacy Magazine is more than a publication — it’s a cultural keepsake. A celebration of freedom, resilience, and the rich tapestry of African American history. Inside its pages, you’ll find untold stories, historic timelines, interviews with modern changemakers, powerful images of Black joy, and reflections on the continued journey toward equality and empowerment.

This limited-edition magazine is a tribute to the spirit of Juneteenth — a sacred day that marks not just emancipation, but elevation. It honors our past while investing in our future.

Inside the Magazine

Cultural Features: Dive deep into African American traditions, music, art, and innovation.

Historical Context: Learn how Juneteenth became our Freedom Day and why it still matters.

Community Spotlights: Read real stories from educators, activists, artists, and everyday heroes.

Youth Voices: See the movement through the eyes of tomorrow’s leaders.

100% of the proceeds go toward education scholarships for African American students. By purchasing this magazine, you are directly supporting the next generation of Black scholars, leaders, and visionaries.

This is not just a magazine — it’s a movement, a message, and a mission.

Our Mission

Bring together all Americans to celebrate our common bond of freedom through unity, recognition, observance, education, and historic preservation of Juneteenth in America, and making of distribution of scholarship as well as supporting mentoring initiatives.