This Juneteenth weekend, join a revolution of joy, pride, and legacy in West Michigan.
Watercolors 9: On Cloud 9 is a multi-day Juneteenth weekend experience designed to celebrate freedom through ownership, wellness, culture, and community collaboration. Rooted in elevation and legacy, this year’s Cloud 9 theme represents rising above limitations and intentionally taking control of the things we can control—our finances, our health, our relationships, and our future.
This weekend experience brings together education, culture, leisure, and celebration, while spotlighting the power of collaboration across community partners, businesses, and institutions.
Thursday, June 18
Wealth Symposium Homeowners Workshop
To connect wealth empowerment directly to homeownership and long-term stability, reframing ownership as a modern form of freedom.
Focus Areas:
Economic freedom is built through knowledge, access, and intentional action.
Jazz & More
A cultural experience honoring Black artistry, expression, and creativity.
To celebrate Juneteenth through music, connection, and shared cultural experience while maintaining the elevated Cloud 9 atmosphere.
Experience Highlights:
FRIDAY, June 19
MAIN EVENT – 6PM – ll PM
Watercolors 9: On Cloud 9 is an upscale outdoor celebration of Black love, culture, and iconic 90s romance—set to the soundtrack of 90’s
Step into an unforgettable evening where culture, love, and nostalgia meet elegance.
Watercolors 9 marks the ninth installment of a signature experience celebrating the richness of Black culture—and this year, we’re taking it On Cloud 9. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Lyon Square by the river, this Juneteenth celebration honors Black love through the lens of iconic 90s romance films and the timeless soundtracks that defined a generation.
From Love Jones to Boomerang, Poetic Justice to The Best Man, this curated experience brings those moments to life—paired with the music that made us feel, fall in love, and remember.
✨ What to Expect:
Whether you come dressed in full glam or add a nostalgic 90s twist, this night is about expression, elegance, and energy.
Juneteenth Vibe
As we gather on June 19th, this experience is layered with deeper meaning—honoring freedom, culture, and the beauty of us!
Align your brand with Black excellence. We offer various sponsorship levels that provide exclusive access to our influential audience while fueling community transformation.
It takes a coalition to reach Cloud Nine. We are looking for energetic volunteers and local partners (catering, photography, logistics) to help us deliver a world-class experience.
A core pillar of Watercolors is removing barriers to higher education. Each year, we fund HBCU Discovery Tours, sending local students to explore historically Black colleges and universities to ignite their academic greatness.
Asher Legacy Group (ALG) is a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Black culture and empowering every generation to reach their full potential.
Emma Johnson, Founder & CEO, alongside her husband, Michael Johnson, leads with a mission to equip our community with the confidence, knowledge, and resources needed to live their best lives.
Asher’s “Power Up” goal for 2025-2026 focuses on harnessing the wisdom of women over 50 and providing a clear path to success for our youth.
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We don’t just host events; we transform lives. The Asher Legacy Group (ALG) uses Watercolors as a catalyst for a deeper revolution of wellness and wealth.
