SGBC Legacy & Launch Juneteenth Event

History is our foundation. Innovation is our future.

This Juneteenth, the Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the VSU College of Business, invites you to a curated journey through the past, present, and future of Black excellence in Valdosta.

We aren't just celebrating a holiday; we are honoring a legacy of resilience and launching a new era of regional economic power. The "Legacy & Launch" Tour is a two-hour immersive experience designed for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and families who believe in the "Homegrown" potential of South Georgia.

The Experience:

• THE ANCHOR (11:00 AM): We gather at the Copeland African American Museum for a traditional Libation Ceremony and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Experience a guided tour that highlights the "soft infrastructure" and business grit of our ancestors.

• THE BRIDGE (11:45 AM): Join us for a symbolic "Transition Walk" as we move from the museum to the VSU Entrepreneur Center, representing…