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• Promotion and marketing website, and social media platforms 

• Promotion and marketing on live TV during our Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1, 2026 and press conference with live media coverage on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 1pm-1:30pm.

• Provide food donations for our Elders, youth artists, featured performers, and/or volunteers during our Juneteenth celebration, Friday, June 19th, from 3 pm - 9 pm, and/or Saturday, June 20th, from 1 pm - 7 pm

• Decorate restaurants with the official Juneteenth Flag and colors- red, white, and blue

• Curate a menu based on Juneteenth & cultural themes

• Promote our Juneteenth celebration at your restaurants

• Promote your participation in Juneteenth Restaurant Week at your restaurants

• Promote your participation in Juneteenth Restaurant Week on social media and within your networks

• Promotion and marketing website, and social media platforms 

• Promotion and marketing on live TV during our Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1, 2026 and press conference with live media coverage on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 1pm-1:30pm

• • Opportunity to appear with the Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven, the Mayor, and State Officials, within live media coverage

  • Opportunity to connect with other restaurants, organizations, and media to talk about your participation in Juneteenth Restaurant Week to promote your business

  • Flyer creation with information about each restaurant for marketing

  • Consultation support for Juneteenth menu curation

  • Consultation support for Juneteenth decoration ideas

  • Paid advertisements for Juneteenth Restaurant Week

  • One (1) longstanding Juneteenth Restaurant Week participant will be selected for a TV opportunity with a live cooking demonstration on a News Channel 8 morning show!

  • ALL Juneteenth Restaurant Week participants will be advertised during the live TV segment via flyer posting and information shared to connect customers to our website and your restaurants. 

  • Possible opportunities for featured TV news segments at your restaurants

  • Support of the Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven

  • An opportunity to be a part of New Haven history

  For advertising pricing options, to participate in Juneteenth Restaurant Week, or for more information, contact us today by email at joinus@officialjuneteenthcoaltionnewhaven or by phone at 475-444-9570. 

  Tax-Deductible Advertisement Contribution Info:

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  Visit our website to view our calendar, get updates, and see your confirmed participating restaurant listed. www.artsucation.org/juneteenthcoalition

  Happy 2026 Juneteenth Restaurant Week!

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  Sponsored by the City of New Haven arts, tourism & culture

NORWALK, CT — Dynamic entrepreneur, veteran publicist, journalist, cultural storyteller, and founder of Chit Chat Communications / Chit Chat Atlanta Tours, Carla Morrison, will return to her home state of Connecticut as the keynote speaker for the Alpha Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s highly anticipated “Pearls of Promise Scholarship Soiree,” Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn.

CT Men’s Conference Family,

Wow‼️ We’re officially making history together. The 1st Annual CT Men’s Conference is coming to life — and it’s already shaping up to be something special.

A small selection committee recently met to review the 29 incredible workshop applications we received. After thoughtful consideration, we’re proud to share that this year’s conference will feature:

✅ 7 transformative workshops

✅ 1 powerful demonstration

✅ 7 dynamic presentations

…and that’s just the beginning.

Each session was chosen to uplift, educate, and empower our community — focusing on health, wealth, fatherhood, and civic power. This event is about real talk, real solutions, and real connections.

Now we need your help spreading the word!

Please share and repost the Pre-Registration Flyer everywhere — text it, post it, tag it, and invite others to be part of this movement. The more people we reach, the more lives we can touch.

Nbs Malay, which stands for Naturally Beautiful and Sophisticated, is a multifaceted artist and community advocate from Springfield, MA. A curator, promoter, singer, author, guitarist, motivational speaker, and actress, she has dedicated herself to nurturing local talent. For nearly seven years, she has hosted "Speak N Eat," an open mic event that has become a cornerstone of the local arts scene.

Legendary Cold Crush Brothers Easy AD

Congressman John Lewis

 The CT Black Expo

Leader of Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven Chosen to Succeed Will Ginsberg on Nov. 2

New Haven, Conn. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has named Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton as the next president and chief executive officer of the region’s community endowment and largest grant maker to local nonprofits. DuBois-Walton, most recently the president Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven, succeeds Will Ginsberg, who is stepping down after 24 years, on Nov. 2. 

“I am thrilled to be taking on this leadership role at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and for the opportunity to work with the team and in this community with so many committed volunteers and donors to build a stronger, more connected and more equitable Greater New Haven Region," DuBois-Walton said. "My vision for the future is one where we work together to create a more equitable and inclusive Greater New Haven — a region where every resident in all 20 towns has the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or zip code. This is the work I have committed to in my personal and professional career and it is what I am most excited to continue at The Foundation.  This work requires bold and collaborative solutions and my work is known for that." 

Dr. DuBois-Walton brings two decades of leadership experience in government and public sectors. For the past 16 years, she has been president of Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of the City of New Haven (HANH), which serves more than 6,000 families and 14,000 individuals and includes the Glendower Group, LLC (the development affiliate of HANH) and 360 Management Group, Inc. (the property management affiliate). Leading the $800 million umbrella organization, she has spearheaded initiatives to address systemic inequities in housing and community development, education and economic access and opportunity

“Karen is an extraordinary leader of high integrity. She has a longstanding commitment to Greater New Haven and possesses the experience and vision needed for bringing together all stakeholders to create a more equitable and inclusive community.” said The Foundation Board Chair Marcella Nunez-Smith. “As we welcome Karen, we also extend our immense gratitude to Will for his leadership and overseeing the incredible growth of The Foundation during his tenure.”

The search process for a new president and CEO began following Ginsberg’s announcement in the fall of 2023 that he would retire in November 2024. He has served at The Foundation’s helm since 2000.

The Community Foundation Board of Directors chose Dr. DuBois-Walton following a rigorous national search conducted by a committee of current and former board members in partnership with Koya Partners, a search firm that specializes in placing CEOs in mission-driven roles.

“Karen has the unique combination of leadership ability, experience and deep connection to and passion for the Greater New Haven community that put her at the top of a very talented candidate pool,” said Fernando Muñiz, chair of the search committee and vice chair of The Foundation’s Board of Directors. “I thank my fellow committee members for their time, expertise and wisdom in completing this important work and we all look forward to The Foundation’s next chapter with Karen as our new leader.” 

In addition to Muñiz, other search committee members included Nunez-Smith, current Board members Greg Pepe and Valarie Shultz Wilson, and former Board Chair Khalilah Brown-Dean.

“Karen is a great member of our community and a longtime inspirational community leader. She is a perfect fit for The Community Foundation because she knows our community, she understands our community and she loves our community. The Foundation’s Board could not have made a better choice,” said Ginsberg. 

Dr. DuBois-Walton holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and is the immediate past chair of the CT State Board of Education. She previously served as chief of staff and chief administrative officer for Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. in New Haven.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. DuBois-Walton is actively engaged in community building, advocacy and civic leadership. She serves as chair of the Board of the Melville Charitable Trust, overseeing a $130 M asset base and directing program and mission-related investments toward addressing the root causes of the crisis of homelessness. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Yale University, and master’s degree and Ph.D. from Boston University. She resides in New Haven with her family. 

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About The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s mission is to inspire, support, inform, listen to and collaborate with the people and organizations of Greater New Haven to build an ever more connected, inclusive, equitable and philanthropic community. Established in 1928, The Foundation is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the U.S. Generations of donors past and present have built the Foundation’s permanent charitable endowment, which serves 20 towns in Greater New Haven. The Foundation operates under a strategic plan to expand opportunity and equity throughout our region. For more information about The Foundation, visit cfgnh.org or follow @cfgnh on Facebook and Twitter

Christopher "Chris" Bethune, a native son of New Haven, Connecticut, is the face of Tubi’s upcoming series “Divided Loyalty”.

The youngest among four siblings, Bethune has always been known for his playful nature and vivid imagination, which is what led to his interest in the arts. Chris' acting career commenced in 2017, with classes at the Actor's Gym under Reno Venturi in Hamden, CT. As he refined his acting skills, Chris secured roles in various projects, including advertisements for Bob's Discount Furniture, Weight Watchers, LL Bean, Shark Ninja, and Helen of Troy. His talents extended to films and Broadway, featuring in "What Life?" by Timothy Graphenreed alongside Debbie Blackwell-Cook. Presently, Chris is set to star as "Jerome" in the upcoming series "Divided Loyalty," penned and created by Steven Rashan, which will air on Tubi in Fall 2024, preceded with a red carpet series premiere hosted by Mr. Bethune Enterprises, 

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6pm at the Canal Dock Boathouse on the waterfront in New Haven,CT 

We will have a Red Carpet, music by DJ Herman Ham , Live Music, catered food by EsquireNthekitchen, Hors doeuvres, cocktails, Photo booths with VIP specials and a few guests making waves in the music/entertainment industry.

TICKETS HERE