JUNETEENTH WALK
Chicago, IL
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Justice Journey Alliance Leadership Foundation of Chicago (JJALFOC) has a mission to offer opportunities for people of all races to come together to address race relations and social injustices, with the goal of reaching an ever-increasing population divided by race and injustice. It is our hope to develop a movement for justice and equality, uniting leaders to abolish injustice.
In 2024, JJALFOC partnered with Unity Unlimited to bring Opal’s Walk for Freedom to Chicago. It was Ms. Opal Lee who helped to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
In 2025, JJALFOC expanded its effort to continue the walk and named it the iMAGINE JUSTICE JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATIVE 2.5 MILE WALK. The purpose of the Juneteenth Commemorative Walk is to acknowledge, educate, empower, and unite all Americans by celebrating freedom and honoring the legacy of enslaved people in the United States known as Juneteenth. Enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
Again, the walk was a success. Among all the Juneteenth celebrations held throughout Chicago, ours stood out as one of the most diverse. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Black, White, Hispanic and Asians participated, children, teens, college students and seniors walked side by side - a point of great pride for our organization.
This year JJALFOC would love for you to partner with us as we work to continue this tradition. You can help us build a lasting legacy of justice, equality, and harmony, with future leaders and alliances as we continue our mission to eradicate injustice and build a more equitable society.
MISSION
Our mission is to educate, empower, and unite all Americans in the celebration of our shared bond of freedom. We honor this through the recognition, observance, education, and historic preservation of Juneteenth in America.
PURPOSE
Proceeds benefit the community service programs of JJALFOC, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, as well as the production and distribution of literature to educate the country about Juneteenth.
WALK Route
Starting/End Point: 31st Street Beach, north to 18th St., and back to 31st Street Beach.
Partners & Sponsors for the
iMAGINE JUSTICE Juneteenth Commemorative 2.5 Mile Walk
BECOME A SPONSOR
We invite you to become a sponsor of the iMAGINE JUSTICE Juneteenth Commemorative Walk in Chicago—a meaningful opportunity to align your brand with a powerful celebration of freedom, unity, and justice. Your support helps amplify a legacy of progress while connecting with the community in a lasting way.
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As a Platinum Sponsor, your company will receive premier visibility and engagement opportunities at the iMAGINE JUSTICE Juneteenth Commemorative 2.5-Mile Walk. Your sponsorship includes:
60 Walk Entries + 60 T-shirts
Vendor Booth
Logo and link on our website
Email promotion
Logo on T-shirts
Verbal recognition at opening & closing
Designated team section on the lawn with a sign.
We invite you to stand with us in this historic, community-centered celebration—making a powerful and lasting impact for justice, unity, and progress.
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Gold Sponsorship
As a Gold Sponsor, your organization will receive:
45 Walk Entries + 45 T-Shirts
Vendor Booth
Logo & link on our website
Email promotion
Designated team section on lawn with sign
Verbal recognition during event.
Join us in honoring history, advancing justice, and inspiring meaningful change in our community.
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The Silver Sponsorship offers a meaningful way to get involved and contribute to this vital community event.
As a Silver Sponsor, your company will receive:
30 Walk Entries + 30 T-shirts
Vendor Booth
Logo and link on our website
Email promotion
Designated team section on lawn with sign.
Your sponsorship helps ensure the success of this celebration while advancing the mission of unity, justice, and collective progress. Join us in commemorating freedom and making a difference.
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As a Bronze Sponsor of the iMAGINE JUSTICE Juneteenth Commemorative 2.5-Mile Walk, your company will receive valuable visibility while supporting a cause that matters.
Your sponsorship includes:
15 Walk Entries + 15 T-shirts
Vendor Booth
Company name and link on our website
Email recognition
Team lawn sign.
Stand with us as we commemorate history, inspire change, and walk together in pursuit of justice.
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The Juneteenth Sponsorship is perfect for individuals and small businesses to receive visibility and engagement opportunities at the iMAGINE JUSTICE Junetenth Commemorative 2.5Mile Walk. Your sponsorship includes:
10 Walk Entries + 10 T-shirts
Email recognition
Team lawn sign
We invite you to partner with us in this historice, community-centered celebration making a powerful and lasting impact for justice, unity, and progress.
