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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
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
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
Community Organizations are Collaborating to bring the First Diversity Matters Festival to Lynn!
Desplácese hasta el final para ver la traducción al español. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and The Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) with the Better Beaches Grant. As a part of the 2021 Better Beaches Grant Program NSJA is collaborating with Total Inspiration Athletics, Artful Life Counseling Center, Lynn Museum, Creative Collective, Marblehead School of
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
Earning the Vote, Earning Equality
By Joey PhoenixCover Image from the National Museum of African American History and Culture 100 Years Ago women won the right to vote in the United States, but many will argue that with a presidential glass ceiling yet unbroken, stories of voter suppression still occurring throughout the country, and and a considerable lack of governmental representation for Black and Brown
