Building Together — Juneteenth & National Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration

CASONY, in collaboration with The National Society of Black Engineers, proudly presents Building Together — a powerful celebration of Juneteenth and National Caribbean American Heritage Month 2026.

Join us as we honor the extraordinary African American and Caribbean contributions that have shaped American history, culture, innovation, and community leadership.

Honoring Distinguished Trailblazers

This year, we recognize the achievements and legacies of:

• Dr. Julius Garvey — Son of the Honorable Marcus Garvey
• Patricia Chin — Founder of VP Records
• Raymond Joseph — Former Haitian Ambassador to the United States
• Kenneth P. Thompson — First African American District Attorney of Kings County
• Jeanine Ramirez — Journalist & Media Consultant, Brooklyn Tech Alumni ’88

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

📍 Location: Brooklyn Technical High School, Len Riggio Auditorium

💵 Admission: Free

Registration

Reserve your spot: juneteenth.casony.org