A celebration of black innovation & entrepreneurship
A celebration
of black innovation & entrepreneurship
1871 members, founders, and the general public are invited to enjoy bites, drinks, and activities to applaud the success of Black Americans in Chicago in celebration of Juneteenth.
The event will include happy hour with unlimited beverages, outdoor games, DJ, and raffle prizes to pour business back into Black-owned entrepreneurs.
1871 members, founders, and the general public are invited to enjoy bites, drinks, and activities to applaud the success of Black Americans in Chicago in celebration of Juneteenth.
The event will include happy hour with unlimited beverages, outdoor games, DJ, and raffle prizes to pour business back into Black-owned entrepreneurs.
Supported by
Supported by
BLKtech Voices
1871’s community resource group focused on education, support, and allyship.Â

Attend!
Attend!
Let us know you’re coming.
Event details
Celebrations w/ us from
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Special moments

Raffle
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
We’re raffling 10 prizes off, sourced from Black businesses! Tickets will be available for purchase and winners will be drawn at 6:30 PM. Those claiming their prizes must be present upon announcement.
Game time w/
Team Tipoff
5:00 PM - 5:40 PM

We’re playing “Word Guessing Game for the Culture” with a winner announced in the last 5-10 minutes.Â
Hosted by Team Tipoff!
Merchandise Mart, Chicago
Merchandise Mart, Chicago
The event will take place on the South Lawn of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. More details to come.