Mission
To bring Spokane and surrounding communities together in a harmonious and spirit filled setting; while cultivating, educating and celebrating African American’s emancipation, history and culture. Building communities around the ideals of Liberty, Literacy and Livelihood. Our aim is to promote cultural and ethnic harmony, provide public service and revive an appreciation of African American history.
About INWJC
In June 2011 the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition was formed and recognized by the State of Washington. Noticing a need for community-minded unity and educational uplift, we saw a chance to progress an event the Spokane Minister’s Fellowship already had acknowledged in their respective churches throughout Spokane. We felt that this celebration needed to be felt and appreciated by everyone in Spokane and the surrounding communities. It was on a rainy day, the 18th of June in 2011, and the Juneteenth celebration in Spokane took on its new face in the community. With the Spokane Minister’s Fellowship assisting us, we put on a program that not only educated the many on hand but also set the foundation to uplift a community on social togetherness for years to come.
To show our dedication to education, we give a $1,000 Scholarship to an African-American graduating senior from an area district high school (Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley School District, Mead School District, Cheney School District, Medical Lake School District, West Valley School District, East Valley School District.). We hope to be able to award multiple scholarships in the near future because we feel it's important to invest in the excellence of today's youth. The Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition strives to do its part in the education of young minds so they may strive to higher goals in life and be progressive in their actions.
To show our dedication to education, we give a $1,000 Scholarship to an African-American graduating senior from an area district high school (Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley School District, Mead School District, Cheney School District, Medical Lake School District, West Valley School District, East Valley School District.). We hope to be able to award multiple scholarships in the near future because we feel it's important to invest in the excellence of today's youth. The Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition strives to do its part in the education of young minds so they may strive to higher goals in life and be progressive in their actions.
"Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities - as nothing is more comforting than the hand of a friend."
A 501 (c)(3) Organization
