Hella Creative and the Last Supper Society, in partnership with the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Visit Oakland, Maker’s Mark, and ButcherBox, hosted Hella Juneteenth “The Cookout” on Wednesday, June 19, in the beautiful OMCA Garden.
In 2020, Hella Creative launched a groundbreaking campaign to elevate Juneteenth to a nationally recognized holiday. The collective created an informative website and advocated for corporate recognition, gaining support from over 805 companies committed to observing Juneteenth as a paid employee holiday. This year’s Hella Juneteenth celebration at the OMCA Garden commemorates this historic moment and recognizes the cultural significance of cookouts within the Black American experience, which serve as pillars of community, cuisine, and celebration.
“The Cookout” will feature some of the Bay Area’s favorite Black chefs and Black-owned restaurants collaborating on a special Cookout Plate. This curated plate, overseen by Last Supper Society and Town Fare, will showcase classic dishes and backyard favorites from Michele McQueen of Town Fare, Byron Hughes of Last Supper Society, Sobre Mesa, and Smokin’ Woods, among others.
Join us for Hella Juneteenth “The Cookout” on June 19 at the OMCA Garden. The event promises a day filled with backyard fun and excitement for the entire family. Attendees can groove to music spun by an all-star lineup of DJs, including Fat Tony, DJ Kenzo, and DJ Darling Cool, playing cookout classics that will make you electric slide and two-step. Additionally, guests can engage in a spades tournament organized by UPLFTRS, a collective line dance led by choreographer Yeni Lucero, wine tasting curated by Black Vines, a unique art installation by Creative Shields, and lawn games scattered throughout OMCA’s picturesque garden. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! For more information, visit hellajuneteenth.com.
