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North Shore Juneteenth Association Tea 2026: Blazing the Trail at the Annual Hats, Heels, Bow Ties, & Blazers Event
On Saturday, April 18, eighty people showed up to Spinelli’s Function Hall in Peabody — dressed sharp, hearts open — for the North Shore Juneteenth Association’s annual Hats, Heels, Bow Ties, & Blazers Tea. And what unfolded over that afternoon was exactly what happens when an organization puts as much intention into building community as it does into celebrating it.
Local Black Excellence on Display at Lynn City Hall — Meet the Woman Behind the Movement
Author: John, Content Director at Creative Collective, covering community and culture across Essex County’s North Shore. A snowstorm might have delayed the party, but it didn’t slow down the mission. The Local Black Excellence display, curated by North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. (NSJA), is up right now in the foyer of Lynn City Hall — and it’s well worth a
From Military Service to City Hall: Nicole McClain’s Journey – Creativity Connects Podcast Episode 3
About the Podcast Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a Creative Collective podcast that goes beyond the brand and into the authentic journeys of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. Each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique path, what drives her, and where
Celebrating Black History Month with North Shore Juneteenth Association
The North Shore Juneteenth Association is proud to host a series of events throughout Black History Month that highlight the rich diversity, culture, and achievements of the Black community. These events offer a vibrant mix of art, education, and celebration, inviting the community to engage, learn, and honor the significant contributions of Black Americans. 1. Opening Reception for Black History
#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
