Four members of the Village in the Valley Juneteenth Committee gather to promote the upcoming 5th Annual Juneteenth “Perfecting Unity Celebration,” set for June 14, 2025, at the Mission Event Center. The committee, made up of 17 dedicated volunteers, works year-round to elevate and unite the Black community while connecting cultures in the Rio Grande Valley. Pictured (L–R) are Juneteenth Planning Committee members Dr. Esther Oluwabukola Oke, CEO of Soul Touch; Sabrina Walker Hernandez, CEO of Building Better Boards; Dina Sabnani, The Joy Activator; and Marsha Terry, RN MSN, Administrator at Terry Physical Therapy. Courtesy image
Four members of the Village in the Valley Juneteenth Committee gather to promote the upcoming 5th Annual Juneteenth “Perfecting Unity Celebration,” set for June 14, 2025, at the Mission Event Center. The committee, made up of 17 dedicated volunteers, works year-round to elevate and unite the Black community while connecting cultures in the Rio Grande Valley. Pictured (L–R) are Juneteenth Planning Committee members Dr. Esther Oluwabukola Oke, CEO of Soul Touch; Sabrina Walker Hernandez, CEO of Building Better Boards; Dina Sabnani, The Joy Activator; and Marsha Terry, RN MSN, Administrator at Terry Physical Therapy. Courtesy image

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McALLEN, Texas – Village in the Valley (ViVa) is excited to announce its 5th Annual Juneteenth “Perfecting Unity Celebration,” taking place Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road, Mission, Texas. This year’s event, made possible by the generous support of H-E-B as the Emancipation Sponsor, promises an inspiring evening of unity, culture, and celebration.

Highlighting the evening, Jeremiah Marshall, Morning Anchor at KVEO Channel 4, will serve as the event’s Emcee. Guests will also be welcomed on the Black Carpet Experience by Santiago Caicedo, Reporter for KRGV, who will be interviewing attendees and capturing the excitement as the celebration begins.

The “Perfecting Unity Celebration” commemorates Juneteenth, the nation’s oldest celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States. The event will feature delicious food, live gospel music, cultural performances, and a live auction, all supporting ViVa’s mission to elevate and unite the Black community while connecting cultures across the Rio Grande Valley.

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Funds raised will benefit ViVa’s core programs, including scholarships for Black diaspora students, the Community Closet providing essential clothing to families in need, MLK Day service projects, and other initiatives that foster unity and opportunity in the region.

“We are honored to have H-E-B as our Emancipation Sponsor and grateful for the involvement of respected local journalists Jeremiah Marshall and Santiago Caicedo,” said Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Board Member of Village in the Valley. “Their participation, along with the support of our community, helps us create an event that truly celebrates freedom, progress, and unity.”

Event Details:

  • What: 5th Annual Juneteenth “Perfecting Unity Celebration”
  • When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road, Mission, TX 78572
  • Emcee: Jeremiah Marshall, KVEO Channel 4
  • Black Carpet Host: Santiago Caicedo, KRGV
  • Why: To celebrate Juneteenth, honor the Black community’s contributions, and support ViVa’s community programs

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. For more information, visit www.villageinthevalley.org or contact (956) 278-0873.

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