Pinellas County Urban League is excited to invite you to our two-day Equal Opportunity celebration this Juneteenth weekend— The Sankofa Freedom Conference! Join us for two days of culture, community, and legacy as we honor Juneteenth and invest in the future of our community through celebration and generational wealth education.
Date: Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026
FRIDAY – Sankofa Freedom Fest | 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Southern Soul Train Ride Line Dancing + Sip. Savor. Vibe Experience)
Location: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Pioneer Settlement
A unique cultural experience celebrating heritage and community connection.
Highlights:
Agribusiness Demonstrations | Sip. Savor. Vibe. Experience | Line Dancing Competition, led by
DJ Cleve and The TNT Steppaz
SATURDAY – PCUL Honors Sankofa Brunch | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
(Workshops | Chef Demonstration I Honors Brunch)
Location: USF St. Petersburg Student Center
Workshops in Financial Empowerment | Housing & Community Development | Land Ownership
Food is Medicine Cooking Demonstration Chef Demonstration with The Vinoy Hotel Executive Chef, Joshua Carter
Honors Empowerment Brunch | Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Enjoy a featured showcase of Next Level Urban Alliance businesses
TICKET INFORMATION
GA Sankofa Freedom Fest: $75 (4 food tickets | 2 drink)
GA PCUL Honors Sankofa Brunch: $75 (4 food tickets | 2 drink)
GA Two‑Day Conference Pass: $125 (4 food tickets/per day | 2 drink/per day)
Includes: Access to all sessions and workshops | Entry to the Trail Ride event
VIP Sankofa Freedom Fest: $125 (8 food tickets | 3 drink tickets)
VIP PCUL Honors Sankofa Brunch: $125 (8 food tickets | 3 drink tickets)
VIP Two‑Day Pass: $200 (8 food tickets/per day | 3 drink tickets/per day)
Includes: Access to all workshops | Entry to Sankofa Freedom Fest | Sip. Savor. Vibe. Experience
VIP Trail Ride Pre‑Show Kickback | Priority seating at all events
ATTIRE: Dress to impress in sophisticated Southern Soul style and be part of a memorable occasion that blends elegance, flavor, and community spirit.
Tickets: Secure your spot and purchase your tickets. This is guaranteed to be another sellout event.
Member & Donor Benefit: We are grateful for the continued suppor of our members and donors. Please contact membership@pcul.org for your $25.00 discount code.
Wondering how your funds make a difference? Your participation and investment in PCUL and the Sankofa Freedom Conference positively impact the lives of over 11,000 Clients and community members annually. It directly supports the programs and services of the Pinellas County Urban League — helping us empower communities, change lives, shift mindsets, and build generational wealth across Tampa Bay. Together, we will produce resilient social enterprises, programs, and initiatives designed to energize, empower, and transform lives.
We can't wait to see you there.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
