Celebrate Juneteenth North of Boston This June
Juneteenth falls every year on June 19th, and with so many cities across the commonwealth planning great events this month, there are lots of ways for you to show up and celebrate! What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is an American Holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved Black people of Galveston, Texas, learned that President Abraham Lincoln had
Juneteenth Flag Raising Lynn – PHOTOS
Images by Creative Collective The Juneteenth Holiday was honored this week with the raising of the Juneteenth Flag in downtown Lynn. The Lynn Juneteenth Flag raising included words from Mayor Thomas McGee, Reverend Andre Bennett and NSJA President, Nicole McClain, accompanied by a performance of The Black National Anthem performed by Eva Davenport. Juneteenth is the oldest known freedom celebration
North Shore Juneteenth joins with The Artful Life Center to Celebrate Black Voices in Salem
From The Artful Life Counseling Center and Studio On June 26, 2021 there will be a celebration of Black voices including Black authors, Black artists and more. This event is being organized by Artful Life in collaboration with North Shore Juneteenth Association. Celebrating Black Voices: Collaborative Collage and Book Fair will take place at the Artful Life Counseling Center and
Where to Celebrate Juneteenth North of Boston
From the North Shore Juneteenth Association Juneteenth falls every year on June 19th, and with so many cities across the commonwealth planning great events this month, there are lots of ways for you to show up and celebrate! What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is an American Holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved Black people of Galveston, Texas,
#shareHERstory – Nicole McClain: “It’s not women’s history month if there are women who are excluded”
by Joey PhoenixImages by Creative Collective Nicole McClain (she/her/hers), the President and founder of the North Shore Juneteenth Association, has had no shortage of things to do in the last year. While most of the world was grappling with the devastating effects of global pandemic, Black and Brown people in the United States were also fighting for their lives in
Celebrating Juneteenth 2020 – A Time for Joy, a Time for Change
by Joey Phoenix The North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) is partnering with The West Medford Community Center next Friday, June 19th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for their annual Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, celebration. This year is going to be a lively virtual celebration featuring song, dance, and spoken word designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain everyone who tunes
Why Vote? Representation Matters
The North Shore Juneteenth Association encourages all eligible voters to get out and vote. Editor’s Note: Today is Super Tuesday in Massachusetts. If you’re reading it, go vote. Click here to look up your polling location. The North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) recently received a grant from Mass Humanities to host their event Hats, Heels, and High Tea (Why Vote?)
