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Juneteenth Annual Harvest Time Honors Banquet 2026The Empowerment Community Development Corporation (ECDC) proudly presents the shining star event of the summer the Juneteenth Annual Harvest Time Honors Banquet 2026.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Veretta and Jesse E. Rider Fine and Performing Arts Centre
Tyler, Texas
This signature Juneteenth celebration honors legacy, leadership, and the enduring strength of our community. It brings together citizens, educators, business leaders, families, and organizations from across East Texas in a powerful expression of unity, culture, and progress.
2026 Honorees
We are proud to recognize the following outstanding individuals:
Juneteenth Queen 2026
Pamela B. Erwin
(Announced during the East Texas Black History Banquet on February 28)
Legacy Honoree
Lauretta Sneed – Celebrating 101 years of life, legacy, and inspiration
Community Service Honoree
Angela Geter – A dedicated and compassionate community leader committed to mental health advocacy and outreach across East Texas.
Juneteenth Power Couple of the Year
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Douglas - 50 years of marriage
Velora Douglas – Honored for over 50 years of service with Tyler ISD, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated® Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter Tyler, Texas
and Jimmie Douglas – A proud U.S. Veteran and dedicated volunteer with the East Texas Veterans Association of Warriors, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and the Old School Cruisers
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Event Venue
309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702
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Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
