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HISTORY
MONTH
WITH
JUNETEENTH
OREGON
Join us in honoring six extraordinary Hometown Heroes – community changemakers who are igniting progress and transforming our city through leadership, innovation, and service.
Join us in honoring six extraordinary Hometown Heroes – community changemakers who are igniting progress and transforming our city through leadership, innovation, and service.
At a time when it’s more important than ever to preserve truth and celebrate heritage, we come together to honor the enduring legacy and vital contributions of Black Americans - past and present - whose courage, creativity, and leadership continue to shape our nation.
At a time when it’s more important than ever to preserve truth and celebrate heritage, we come together to honor the enduring legacy and vital contributions of Black Americans - past and present - whose courage, creativity, and leadership continue to shape our nation.
We’re thrilled to
announce that
Mr. Damian
Lillard will
be present
in person
to accept his Hometown Hero Award in person! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime moment to honor his legacy and celebrate alongside some of Oregon’s most inspiring changemakers.
Point Guard, Portland Trail Blazers
Damian
Lillard
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT?
A refined, cocktail-attire opening with a prayer, the Black National Anthem, a Color Guard tribute, and a cultural performance. The program continues with a brief Black History presentation on **York, an enslaved Black explorer** whose skill, diplomacy and endurance were vital to the Lewis & Clark journey and helped shape early Oregon. The Inaugural Hometown Hero Awards, a youth reflection, and a **unifying Legacy Walk**, paired with a seated, catered dinner.
ABOUT JUNETEENTH OREGON
Juneteenth Oregon is dedicated to celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and promoting education, cultural preservation, and community building in Oregon. Their annual events highlight Black history and contributions, fostering unity and awareness throughout the state.
awardees
HOMETOWN HERO
AWARDEE
Damian
Lillard
Point Guard, Portland Trail Blazers
other awardees
Pastor Renee Ward
Matthew
Essieh
Lakayana
Drury
sponsor us
Juneteenth Oregon invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to stand with us as sponsors of this momentous celebration.
presenting
Exclusive Recognition as Presenting Sponsor:
- Name/logo featured prominently on all event materials, press releases, and media promotions
- Speaking opportunity during the main event program
- Premium banner placement and on-stage acknowledgment
- Inclusion in all pre/post event publicity and recap video
- One VIP table with preferred front-row seating (8 guests)
$20,000
DIVERSITY
Champion of Cultural Awareness:
- Name/logo featured on all event materials, press releases, and media promotions
- Verbal acknowledgment during event program
- Sponsor spotlight on social media channels
- One VIP table with preferred front-row seating (8 guests)
$10,000
EQUITY
Advocate for Access and Opportunity:
- Name/logo featured on all press releases, and media promotions
- Recognition in official event program
- One reserved VIP table (8 guests)
$7,500
inclusion
Supporter of Representation and Community:
- Logo listed on event website and program
- Recognition during community thank-you announcement
- One reserved table (8 guests)
$5,000
community supporter
Friend of the Movement:
- Name listed in event program
- One reserved table (8 guests)
$2,500
check information to provide
Payable to
Juneteenth Oregon Black BHM Event
Send Money to
Juneteenth Oregon
Address
PO BOX 2232 Fairview, OR 97024