ROOTED "I AM BECAUSE WE ARE"

Join STAND for ROOTED, a free community celebration at the Museum of Pop Culture centered on youth, culture, creativity, and connection.
About this Event

ROOTED: I Am Because We Are is built around the theme “Strong Roots, Bright Futures,” ROOTED brings together youth, families, local entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders for an evening designed to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and what we can build together.

🌱 WHAT TO EXPECT

• FREE food and cultural tasting experiences
• FREE giveaways and interactive experiences
• Live performances and entertainment
• Local artists, entrepreneurs & community vendors
• Creative activities and opportunities to connect
• Big raffle prizes throughout the night — including iPads, experiences, movie tickets & more!
• The official launch of Ubuntu Circle, a paid youth leadership and community art opportunity

ROOTED is also your chance to learn about Ubuntu Circle, where selected youth will work alongside artists, community leaders, and one another to help create a community mural while building leadership skills and exploring culture, identity, and community.

Free parking for the first 100 cars.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors Open • Community Marketplace • Cultural Tasting Stations • Networking
🕑: 06:30 PM
Opening Processional featuring African Drummers
🕑: 06:40 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:45 PM
Marketplace, Exhibits, Community Connections & Youth Engagement
🕑: 07:45 PM
Featured Performance Showcase

Info: Throughout: Pop-up performances including spoken word, dance, and cultural performances

🕑: 08:10 PM
Ubuntu Circle Launch & Youth Recruitment
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:15 PM
Community Connections, Cultural Tastings & Interactive Experiences
🕑: 09:15 PM
Youth Raffle & Giveaways
🕑: 09:30 PM
Closing Performances & Community Networking
🕑: 10:00 PM
Event Concludes