Annual Black wall Street
314 festival
The fight against racism and all other forms of injustice starts
with the black dollar.
“#BlackWallStreet314 shows that when we are left to our devices and don’t have a knee to our neck, we can achieve extraordinary things.”
– Jhon Rogers jr.
#BLACKWALLSTREET314 Festival
@ Historic Wellston Loop
Saturday June 29, 2024 1:00pm
We are thrilled to invite you to partner with us as an official sponsor of this year’s Annual #BlackWallStreet314 Festival, held on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. As the only festival of its kind, the #BlackWallStreet314 celebrates and empowers St. Louis’s vibrant African American community by:
- Honoring the legacy: We pay tribute to the historical significance and power of Black Wall Street and the work of our ancestors that contributed to its success.
- Championing cultural heritage: We showcase the richness of African and African American traditions through art, performances, and storytelling.
- Uniting our diverse community: We foster inclusivity and understanding through shared experiences and connections.
- Empowering residents: We connect attendees with vital resources and services to support their well-being and success.
- Generational wealth building: We provide community development support through homeownership, business development, estate planning and asset management.
Last year, over 5,000 attendees enjoyed a day filled with cultural experiences and live entertainment, headlined by the legendary Doug E. Fresh. As Young Voices with Action largest fundraiser, we anticipate an increase in our donor base, greater attendance with a diverse lineup of events, including:
- Black Business Fundraiser & Networking Events: Supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic development.
- Juneteenth Concert Series: Celebrating freedom and cultural pride through music.
- Black Business Street Fair: Highlighting the diverse offerings of over 100+ St. Louis’s Black-owned businesses.
- LIVE Performances: Featuring talented artists and groups from the local community.
- Wellston Loop Car Show: Showcasing classic cars and fostering community pride.
- Homeownership Parade: Highlighting the importance of homeownership and offering resources.
- Health & Community Resource Fair: Connecting residents with vital services and health information.
- African-based art, storytelling, & drumming circles: Immersing attendees in the rich cultural traditions.
- Fun, Games & More: Creating a joyful and engaging experience for all ages.
Support our mission by becoming a supporter, donor or sponsor and celebrate our progress with us!
Black Wall Street Festival foreshadows growth in North St. Louis
Tons of Black businesses lined up along the Historic Wellston Loop in North St. Louis on Saturday. They showed up for the annual Black Wall Street 314 Festival.
Black Wall Street Festival foreshadows growth in North St. Louis
Tons of Black businesses lined up along the Historic Wellston Loop in North St. Louis on Saturday. They showed up for the annual Black Wall Street 314 Festival.
IMPACTS OF #BLACKWALLSTREET314
Resident Capacity Building
Property (Home) Maintenance & Management
Neighbourhood Beautification
Youth After School Programs & Activities
Business Development & Planning
Financial Management & Security
Community Development
$9.1 Million Easton Resident-Business Center
$150,000 lotus Ave Improvement Project
$100,000 Rachel R. Grady Home Repair Program
$100,000 Rachel R. Grady Home Repair Program
Programs
Pathways to Ownership Training
Y.B.G Ambassador Program
Summer Neighborhood Beautification Program
ABOUT YVWA
Young Voices with Action (YVWA) is a youth-led organization that empowers and challenges our peers to lead and take on leadership roles within their homes, communities, places of worship, schools and places of employment.
HISTORY OF #BLACKWALLSTREET
In late May 1921, the thriving African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, suffered one of the deadliest racial massacres in U.S. history. It was one in a series of actions of racist violence that convulsed the United States in towns and cities beginning with the period of Reconstruction in the late 19th century. In Tulsa, as in all of these massacres, white mobs destroyed Black communities, property, and lives. A century after the massacre, the people of Tulsa and the nation continue to struggle to reckon with its multiple legacies.
