Events
Juneteenth Turkey Stearnes Home Run Derby
The Juneteenth Turkey Stearnes Home Run Derby is conducted by the Turkey Stearnes Foundation (TSF) on Norman “Turkey” Stearnes Field at Historic Hamtramck Stadium (HHS). This event is a home run hitting competition for Detroit area high school seniors to earn college scholarships. Funded by the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) and the Coville-Triest Family Foundation, this is an annual event.
Dylan Larkins & Tylor Morehouse
Dylan Larkins
TSF Juneteenth Multidisciplinary Art Contest
The TSF Juneteenth Multidisciplinary Art Contest is conducted by the TSF on the same field and is judged by its board members. High school seniors create an activity or artwork that portrays the Juneteenth holiday and how to provide equity to people of color to earn college scholarships. Sponsored by the Turkey Stearnes Foundation and the Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium (FHHS) it is an annual event.
Images include 2024 Winners Daniel Ugochukwu & Gabrielle McCrimmon with Joyce Stearnes Thompson