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June 2026
Beacon Scholarship Fund Application Deadline
📍 Online (Remote)
Final day to submit applications for the 2026 Pensacola Beacon Media Education Scholarship. Awards of $2,000–$2,500 available for Black high school and college students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties pursuing journalism, communications, or digital media.
Hosted by The Pensacola Beacon
More info →Juneteenth Freedom Celebration — Community Rally & Concert
📍 Community Maritime Park · 301 W Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Pensacola's annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Community Maritime Park with live music, local vendors, historical exhibits, and family activities honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Presented by the Pensacola NAACP and community partners.
Hosted by Pensacola NAACP
More info →Gallery Night Pensacola — Black Artists Spotlight
📍 Pensacola Museum of Art · 407 S Jefferson St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Gallery Night's June edition spotlights Black visual artists from across the Gulf Coast. Works span photography, painting, and mixed media. Opening receptions at multiple downtown galleries with free admission. A centerpiece evening for Juneteenth weekend in Pensacola.
Hosted by Pensacola Museum of Art
More info →100 Black Men of Pensacola — Annual Community Cookout
📍 Bayview Park · 2010 Mabry St, Pensacola, FL 32503
The annual summer cookout hosted by 100 Black Men of Pensacola brings together mentors, youth, and families for food, fellowship, and information on youth programs, scholarships, and college prep resources available in the community.
Hosted by 100 Black Men of Pensacola
July 2026
Pensacola Black Heritage Walking Tour
📍 Seville Historic District · Seville Square, Pensacola, FL 32502
A guided two-hour walking tour through Pensacola's Seville Historic District highlighting the often-untold history of Black residents, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who shaped the city. Tours depart from Seville Square. Free admission; donations welcome.
Hosted by Pensacola African American Heritage Society
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church — Summer Revival
📍 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church · 312 W Blount St, Pensacola, FL 32501
Mt. Zion's annual week-long summer revival brings together the congregation and community for worship, fellowship, and community outreach. Sunday morning services open to all. The church has been a cornerstone of Black spiritual and civic life in Pensacola for over a century.
Hosted by Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Pensacola Jazz & Blues Festival — Gulf Coast Edition
📍 Pensacola Bay Center Amphitheater · 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502
An evening of live jazz and blues celebrating the Gulf Coast's deep musical roots. Featuring artists with ties to Pensacola's rich African American musical tradition. Food from local Black-owned restaurants and vendors. Family friendly.
Hosted by Pensacola Arts Council
August 2026
Back-to-School Supply Drive — Community Resource Fair
📍 Brownsville Community Center · 3200 W DeSoto St, Pensacola, FL 32505
Annual back-to-school supply drive and resource fair serving families in Brownsville and surrounding neighborhoods. Free school supplies, health screenings, information on youth programs and after-school resources. Coordinated by community faith organizations and local nonprofits.
Hosted by Brownsville Community Coalition
Black Business Expo — Pensacola Gulf Coast
📍 Pensacola State College — Hagler Mason Hall · 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504
Showcase of Black-owned businesses across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Vendors, networking, a pitch competition for emerging entrepreneurs, and workshops on small business financing and marketing. Open to the public. Sponsored by local Black chambers and business associations.
Hosted by Gulf Coast Black Chamber of Commerce
Pensacola Juneteenth Art Exhibition — Closing Reception
📍 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival Grounds · Seville Square, Pensacola, FL 32502
Closing reception for the summer-long Juneteenth Art Exhibition featuring works by Black Pensacola artists commissioned to interpret freedom, heritage, and Gulf Coast identity. Reception includes artist talks, live music, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
Hosted by Pensacola Arts Commission
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