Black Community Calendar Meeting — Umoja 2026

Community leaders, festival organizers, churches, businesses, nonprofits, and cultural organizations are invited to help launch a shared Rochester Black Community Events Calendar. The goal is simple: bring organizers together, share anticipated 2027 event dates, reduce unnecessary scheduling conflicts, strengthen collaboration, and help the community better support Black-led events throughout the year. This meeting will also introduce the new Facebook group that will serve as the year-round home for the calendar. Please bring your organization’s anticipated 2027 event dates and contact information. The meeting will take place before the Umoja Kwanzaa Opening Celebration at 5:00 PM. Unity requires communication, coordination, and shared purpose.