Honor the Past. Embody the Future.

Join us for a unique and powerful Juneteenth photo experience that pays homage to the legacy of Jubilee Day and the spirit of ancestral joy.

The Sankofa Emancipation Project, presented by the Community Artists’ Collective, invites Houstonians of the African Diaspora to be photographed in modern-day all-white attire on or alongside a horse-drawn carriage adorned with white carnations—a visual tribute to the historic Juneteenth parades of the early 1900s.

Each participant will:

• Be professionally photographed as part of a commemorative art project

• Sign a release for inclusion in a digital gallery and a pop-up art exhibit traveling across Houston

• Reflect and respond to the interactive prompt: “What kind of ancestor do you want to be?” at our “I Am an Ancestor” Response Board

This is more than a photo shoot—it’s a cultural experience rooted in Sankofa, the belief that we must return to our roots to move forward with purpose.

*To be a part of this historic photographic experience please come in white attire.

This event is a collaboration between Community Artists' Collective, Beck & Call Hospitality, Third Ward Cultural District.