3rd annual juneteenth freedom market at the mca chicago
june 2023
Back bigger than ever, Freedom Market gathered 50+ local Black-owned businesses and over 900 event-goers at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Programming included the following:
Live entertainment courtesy of the renowned 40+ Double Dutch Cub sponsored by lululemon
Music by DJ Slot-A
A curated art exhibit with local Black artists showing + selling their work
The museum’s galleries were open for viewing, showing the incredible “Public Enemy” exhibit by Gary Simmons
Brand activations by CB2, Michael Lavelle Wines, andDon Julio Tequila
Giveaways by Mielle Organics
Better yet, a portion of proceeds benefited the amazing The Gray Matter Experience for a second year, a non-profit organization focused on unlocking the self-determining power of Black youth, and strengthening their ties to community through real world experience in entrepreneurship.
A BIG thank you to our event sponsors & partners: Wintrust, Red Bull, lululemon, CB2, Mielle Organics, Don Julio Tequila, Michael Lavelle
