Tamar Braxton makes the difficult task of setting yourself apart from a pack of celebrity sisters seem like a breeze. The youngest of the singingBraxton clan, Tamar was born in 1977 in Severn, Maryland, where she and her siblings got their start in their father's church choir. Though she showed off some of what she could do with her four-octave range on So Many Ways, her first album with The Braxtons in 1996, and Tamar, her 2000 solo debut album, it wasn't until 2013'sLove and War that Braxton became an R&B powerhouse in her own right. A smooth and sultry collection that included collaborations with producers like Diplo and The Underdogs, Braxton's second solo album debuted at No. 2on the Billboard charts and garnered threeGrammy nominations. On later albums such as2015's Calling All Lovers and 2017's Bluebird ofHappiness, Braxton applied her warm and nuanced vocal style to songs with the kind of grown-up take on love and sex heard in "If Don't Have You," a hit that earned anotherGrammy nomination in 2016. The mix of polish and exuberance Braxton displays as a musical performer also comes in handy for her appearances on reality shows like Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother, as well as the many TV endeavors featuring her family.
Kierra Sheard-Kelly is no stranger when it comes to breaking new ground. After all, the young dynamo grew up with two Gospel barrier-breakers as role models: mother Karen Clark Sheard, a member of the legendary group the Clark Sisters, and grandmother / Clark matriarch Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.
Now the GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist is back with her first project in five years. Released on her family's Karew Entertainment label, Kierra marks the singer / songwriter's first project with RCA Inspiration. Dropping April 17, the highly anticipated album has already spun off the genre-blurring hits "Don't Judge Me" featuring Missy Elliott and "It Keeps Happening".
"It's been a minute," acknowledges an excited Sheard-Kelly, whose last album was 2015's LED. "But it's perfect timing, God's timing. I'm glad that I just sat back and trusted in him because this body of work is a conversation piece that bridges the gap between enerations. I wanted to create a project that didn't have a super churchy sound-but is still filled with inspiration."
This is the African American Community Service Agency's 42nd year producing the Juneteenth in the Street Festival in San Jose. For over 41 years, the Juneteenth Festival in San Jose/Silicon Valley has averaged over 6,000 attendees. Entertainment has ranged from artists like Anthony Hamilton, Case, Faith Evans, Ledisi, Jon B., Reuben Studdard, and Brandy to groups like the Drifters with a wide range of local artists from Rap/Hip Hop to R&B, Gospel, and Jazz. Our wide variety of food, artwork, retailers, community services and local businesses have been a major draw for event attendees. The Festival celebrates African American heritage and is an opportunity to educate the community on topics ranging from health to educational and financial literacy. This year, as the community is re-emerging after a long year of struggle, celebrating our resilience together will be especially meaningful.
The Official Juneteenth Kick-Off Brunch at Jackie's Place , Celebrating 41 Years of Honoring and Uplifting Juneteenth. Join us as we strive towards our goal to support local black women-owned businesses as well as to educate and celebrate the history of Juneteenth over a delicious brunch. Featuring guest speakers, performers, vendors, prizes, and a ribbon cutting!
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The City of San Jose will raise the Juneteenth Flag at City Hall.
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Healing our community through therapy and wellness practices with Black therapists
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Come on out to our local black-owned lounge and bar, Enso's, to rock the Mic, express yourself, recharge and reconnect with Live DJ and Guest Emcee Prentice Powell.
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This day will continue the Festival’s tradition of an evening of speakers with inspirational and educational messaging the night before the big event, with Amanda Seals (Insecure) and Elaine Brown (Black Panthers) at the Guildhouse.
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Taking the Festival and Freedom to the Streets
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Emcee Marcus Washington, Anchor, NBC Bay Area
Grand Opening (2:00 pm)
Gospel Headliner Kierra Sheard (3:00 pm)
Headliner Tamar Braxton (6:00 pm)
Location: SoFA District, Downtown San Jose (S. First St between San Carlos St & Williams St)
We are excited to host our 42nd Annual Juneteenth in the Park Festival for our community where we celebrate our legacy, our resilience, and our freedom through community, music, dancing, food, education, and so much more.
This year’s theme is Juneteenth Homecoming: Our Culture, Our Freedom, Our Future.
For the first time in our festival’s history we will celebrate Juneteenth with
the FAMU Marching 100!
Lodging accommodations for the 42nd Juneteenth in the Streets Festival have yet to be announced! Please check back soon!
Sponsor Options:
Presenting $20,000+
Bronze $5,000+
Gold $15,000+
Freedom $2,500+
Silver $10,000+
General $500-$2,499
Vendor Options:
Featured - $150
Business/Arts & Crafts - $75
Food - $125
Info & Resource - $50
Souvenir Booklet Ad Space:
Full Page — $250
Eighth Page — $40
Half Page — $125
Business Card — $25
Quarter Page — $75
Individual Name — $5
Application Details:
We're now accepting performer applications for the 2021 Juneteenth in the Festival.
The deadline for submission is May 31, 2021.
A member of the Entertainment Committee will contact you within 2-4 business days.
The Juneteenth event location is:
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - Gate D
2542 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95111