Haute Society Day of Service
Juneteeth Celebration
Haute Society is asking Black-owned Business, HBCU current students and Alumni, Black Organizations, and the community to join us for our 1st Annual Mobile Parade!! We ask that you join us, as we stand united to empower the community as we rebuild together and celebrate Juneteenth !!
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteeth is the celebration of African American Independence within the United States. It is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day. It is an American holiday celebrated on June 19th. It commemorates Texas, Union General, reading of the federal orders given in Galveston Texas. It was read on June 19, 1865, and it declared that all those previously enslaved people in Texas were FREE.
Why is Juneteenth Important?
The Emancipation Proclamation was declared on January 1, 1863. This declaration was to free all enslaved people within the United States. The American Civil War continued, yet the North had won the majority of the states. The South was determined not to rejoin the Union. So while many enslaved people were living free in northern states, the south was still enforcing slavery. It took the South almost two and have a half years to concede and follow the declaration. This is why the Juneteeth is celebrated because on this day everyone for the first time was no longer enslaved.
What led to this Day of Service?
The current climate in Chicago following the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis, white police officer. Officer Derek Chauvin. He knelt on this neck for over eight minutes. This terrible incident led to worldwide protests of police brutality and racist policing. It has left many Chicago residents with emotional and financial stress. Haute Society is seeking to bridge the gaps and bring the community together. With so many Black Owned Business, HBCU ALumni and thought leaders within Chicago. We wanted to bring the community together to uplift, empower, and show a united front as African Americans. Chicago has a long history of not including us in their decision and we want to demand a change, demand to be heard, and no longer depicted negatively.
Feed Those in Need
Haute Society is calling on the community to join us as we host our day of service. We will be meeting on June 18th to pack Bag lunches to donate to those in need during the parade! If you are in the Chicagoland area and are interested in helping with packing text 224-818-6320 or to donate to the food give away please cash app $HauteSociety. For inquires please email hautesociety2011@gmail.com.
Items to Donate:
Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Gloves
Mask
Non Perishable Goods
Mobile Car Parade
Date: June 19th
Details:
1 pm Meet Up, Walgreens Parking Lot @ 35th and King Drive to decorate the cars.
2:30pm Discuss Juneteenth
3:00pm Kickoff return to cars to start mobile parade
Please bring your flags, poster boards, and positive energy!
We will end the parade at Washington Park with family grilling! Please bring items for you and your family to enjoy!! We ask that you bring items for you and your family to chill and grill ( bring your own grill if you grilling).
Please note that we will be spread out in the park to adhere to social distancing standards but we will all celebrate together. We will end once it’s dark and hand out any remaining lunch’s.