Events
Nia hosts various culturally significant events each year that honor history, celebrate heritage, and foster community connection. Our signature events include:
NIA Signature Event
Black History Quiz Bowl
A youth history competition held annually in February.
NIA Signature Event
Juneteenth Month
An annual celebration of the legacy of Juneteenth. This one-of-a-kind experience in the birthplace of the Juneteenth holiday includes lecture series, concerts, and cultural events.
NIA Signature Event
Emancipation Celebration
Our main Juneteenth event is a star-studded and entertaining evening of gospel musical celebration. We also celebrate our Champions of Freedom Award recipients at this time.
NIA Signature Event
Kwanzaa
A celebration of family, community, and culture that includes African drums, songs, prayer, dance, spoken word, public recognition of Village Keepers and distinguished elders, and a Ujamaa marketplace.
Calendar of Events
Have questions or want to contribute to community building through event sponsorship? Contact our Executive Director, Sue Johnson, at events@niacultural.org or (409) 765-7086 today.