The Anika Foundation

We’re deeply honored to open our festivities with an invocation from Reverend Dr. Melvin Miller Pastor of Progress Baptist Church in St Paul!

The highlighted yellow boxes show available Free parking all across the street or less less than 1/2 block away from the State Capitol!

We might even have yoga!
Come stretch it out with Bruce Brilliance!

Heartfelt gratitude to our Entertainment Consultant at NexLevel Entertainment! Steadfast support for over 5 years!

The Minnesota Women of Soul session is sponsored by Mid America Talent! Representing the best talent of the Midwest & beyond!

BdotCroc is a Minneapolis-based artist, host, and community builder known for her thought-provoking lyrics, magnetic stage presence, and ability to blend modern punch with old-school warmth. With razor-sharp delivery and cinematic melodies, she creates music that feels both personal and powerful, rooted in authenticity and storytelling.

Throughout her career, Bdot has shared the stage with iconic hip-hop artists such as MC Lyte and Raekwon, performed at SXSW, and appeared on Sway In The Morning. Beyond music, she has become a dynamic voice in sports and entertainment as an in-arena host for the Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota Gophers Women’s Basketball, where her energy and quick wit bring crowds to life.

Passionate about uplifting the next generation, Bdot is a youth mentor focused on supporting youth through creativity, sports, and community connection. Whether on the mic, in an arena, or in the community, her work centers on impact using art and presence to inspire confidence, joy, and change.
We look forward to her lighting up the stage at 2025 Juneteenth - A Family Celebration!!

Monique Blakey is one of the Twin Cities' most dynamic vocalists, known for her powerful voice, soulful delivery, and commanding stage presence. A singer, songwriter, and actress, she has performed throughout the Midwest and beyond, earning a reputation for connecting deeply with audiences across genres including R&B, soul, jazz, funk, and pop. Monique has recorded with notable artists, appeared in stage productions and television projects, and continues to be a sought-after performer throughout the region. Most recently, she has been featured in the acclaimed Ladies of Soul concert series and appears every Sunday night with the legendary Dr. Mambo's Combo at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill in Minneapolis, one of the longest-running and most celebrated live music residencies in the country.
We look forward to hearing her move spirits at the Juneteenth 2026 - The Reckoning!

Solorah The Essence is an independent neo-soul, jazz, and R&B vocalist and bandleader. She is best known as the frontwoman of the Minneapolis-based jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Formerly performing under her first name, Charmaine, her transition to the moniker "Solorah The Essence" marks an intentional evolution in her artistic identity and leadership.

We’re happy to welcome Minnesota Muscle, our official cleaning crew to 2025 Juneteenth - A Family Celebration! Keep them in mind for your commercial, residential & event clean up and waste removal!