On June 20, 2026, something magical happened. More than 85 creators came together to intentionally create in honor of Juneteeth, reclaiming the harmful history of trade beads and creating new hope through creativity.

This anthology captures our individual creators, their essence and their pieces in honor of our unknown ancestors of the diaspora.

A special thank you to everyone who generously supported Beads of Hope to make this event possible, including the individual donors of our community, The Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and Make Space.