✨ The countdown is on! Mocha Mic with Millie: Juneteenth Renaissance 2026 is just ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨
Join us on Friday, June 19th as the tribe of scribes and good vibes gathers for an evening of poetry, music, visual art, reflection, joy, and community at The Common Earth Company.
Together, we will honor Juneteenth, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Through poetry, music, and visual art, we will celebrate Black creativity, resilience, remembrance, and liberation beneath the summer sky. 🖤✨
🌟 Featured Artists
🔥 Robert Hylton is an acclaimed educator, author, and spoken word artist affectionately known as the "Godfather of New Jersey Poetry." His work explores immigration, identity, Hip Hop culture, faith, and the American experience.
🎶 Valisha Desir, Esq. (@sing_vali) is an Asbury Park native whose roots in gospel music shaped her love for performance and storytelling. She continues sharing her gift through soulful music and a captivating stage presence.
📖 AVG (@avgpoetry) is a poet, author, and Philly-based creative whose work explores identity, faith, romance, and social issues. Through poetry, he hopes people see reflections of themselves and healing in his words.
🎨 Angiie (@angiie3200) is a Brooklyn-based spoken word artist whose work centers healing, empowerment, vulnerability, and inspiration. Through poetry and creative expression, she builds connections that leave lasting impact.
🖼️ Featuring visual artwork by Expressions by MowZus
📍 Event Details
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
📍 The Common Earth Company
99 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎤 Show Begins: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets
💵 $20 Attendees
🎤 $15 Performers
🍽 Cuisine by Local House
🍹 Cultural Drinks by I Am Worthy
🧁 Sweet Treats by SNS Infusions
📸 Photography by Expressions by MowZus
🎥 Videography by House Jaigua Media
💛 Community Impact: Half of all proceeds will support the Monticello Fall Festival, a free family-centered event that brings arts, culture, resources, entertainment, and activities to families throughout Jersey City's Bergen-Lafayette community.
✨ Let us come together in celebration, remembrance, truth, and community to uplift our voices, honor our stories, and affirm the history that continues to shape us.