About Us
We believe in the power of unity and collective action. Our mission is to bring together diverse Black organizations to collaborate, share resources, and amplify our voices in the fight for social justice, equality, and community empowerment. By working as one, we aim to create meaningful change, foster cultural pride, and build a stronger, more resilient community. Together, we stand committed to advancing the interests of Black communities everywhere and inspiring future generations.
Organizations
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Ventura County was established in 1986 to accomplish the following:
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To provide continuous awareness to the citizens of Ventura County about one of our nation’s greatest leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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To celebrate his dream through an annual birthday observance “Freedom March” and program acknowledging the positive achievements and accomplishments of individuals within the community.
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To enlighten, enrich, and provide continuous awareness to citizens of Ventura County about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and acknowledge the positive achievements and accomplishments of individuals within the community.
We are a non-profit public charity as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Ventura County
Ventura County Branch of the NAACP of Ventura County
Founded February 12. 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots–based civil rights organization. It is more than half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world is the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.
The NAACP's principal objective is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States and eliminate racial prejudice. The NAACP seeks to remove all barriers to racial discrimination through democratic processes.
In 1954, the Oxnard-Ventura County Branch of the NAACP was formed in the home of Fred Brown. Under the leadership of John R. Hatcher III, in 1980 the unit was reorganized and the unit name was changed to Ventura County Branch.
ABOUT JCVC
This event celebrates the 1865 historical Proclamation of Freedom from slavery in Texas.
For 30 plus years, several primarily African American community organizations have celebrated with thousands of people in Ventura County. We are honoring the annual tradition of freedom from enslavement that uplifts our community and brings cultural awareness. It is with open hearts that we welcome all for a celebration of Juneteenth every year. We always try to excel each year with our sharing Black history and culture, our entertainment, the latest in Health and Wellness information and to shine a light on different local artists included in our Art Walk, to name a few highlights. We are inviting you to join us as a sponsor and/or participant in this wonderful fun filled family event.