Sneakers and Speakers: Fashion & Design 2026

Detroit Style Meets the Spirit of Freedom

Sneakers and Speakers is here! Save the date for Thursday, June 11 from 5:30-9 pm right here at Focus: HOPE! This year our theme is fashion and design. 

Join us for a vibrant Juneteenth experience as we celebrate Black creativity through fashion, sneaker culture, storytelling, and Detroit as a rising fashion capital. Enjoy great food, live music, an engaging panel discussion, silent auction and more!

Hear from an incredible lineup of creatives shaping the culture:
✨ Hajj Flemings (Modern Athlete)
✨ Cederick Campbell (Fashion Influencer & Creative Director)
✨ Nikki Taylor (Student Services Director, Pensole College)
✨ Al Bartell (Owner, Time Square Clothing)
✨ E. Scott (Chair of Footwear, Pensole College)

🎶 Music by Tee Two Times
🍽️ Food by Cooking With Que & Elephant & Co
🛍️ Shopping with The Duey Dealer

Attire: Dress to impress. Get creative! Don’t forget to wear your sneakers!

Tickets are $25. Grab yours today! Sneakers & Speakers: Fashion & Design