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Celebrate, Learn, Act

LOCAL EVENTS

WJOP 96.3 FM Joppa Radio Newburyport – Joppa Radio celebrates Juneteenth beginning at 6:00 AM on Thursday, June 19th and ending at 6:00 AM on Friday, June 20th. Tune in to 96.3 or stream live on www.ncmhub.org to hear a marathon of Black musical works, composers, songs, poems and more. 

City Hall Flag Raising Ceremony – We will kick off the day with a keynote speaker, music, and the raising of the Juneteenth flag. Join us Thursday, June 19th at 10 AM in front of city hall (60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport).

Newburyport Black History Initiative Sign Unveiling
Join us for the unveiling of the Newburyport Black History Initiative’s historic interpretive sign called “Remembering the Women Who Raised America” which highlights Newburyport resident Caroline C. Cottrell. 11:30 AM on Green Street (next to Green St. parking lot).

YWCA Block Party! Immediately following the flag raising and sign unveiling, in Brown Square the YWCA of Greater Newburyport, will have entertainment, activities, open swim, vendors and food trucks. Thursday, June 19th from 10 AM – 1 PM, Brown Square, Newburyport. Open swim will take place at the YWCA Pool from 1 PM – 2 PM.

BOSTON AREA EVENTS

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration Amesbury – June 14, 11 AM – 2 PM, The Space @ ZFDM & Trades Mill parking lot, Amesbury

Juneteenth Jubilee – June 15, 2023 – 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Swampscott Town Hall, 22 Monument Ave., Swampscott

Benkadi Drum and Dance – June 14, 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Smith Center, JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Boston

Embrace Ideas Festival – June 18-21, Boston. The Embrace Ideas Festival is a multi-day event spread out across multiple venues in in Boston, MA.

Juneteenth Celebration – June 21, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Lynn Museum, 590 Washington St., Lynn

LEARN

  • Visit the Newburyport Public Library and check out the dedicated adult and children’s Juneteenth book display celebrating Black authors
  • Visit a museum or exhibit dedicated to Black culture:
  • Museum of Fine Arts will offer free admission on Thursday, June 19th
  • Concord Black Heritage Tour
  • Read books about Black history or written by Black authors
  • Museum of African American History in Boston

ACT

  • Shop and eat at Black owned businesses and restaurants
  • Join Boston chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice
  • Get on the mailing list of the Anti-Racism Affinity Group by contacting mentalchatter@yahoo.com
  • Join the Boston Chapter Concord Black Heritage Tour
  • Join Facebook groups such as Amesbury Stands Against Racism, Anti-Racists of Newburyport, Anti-Racism Affinity Group of Greater Newburyport, COCO Brown (also home of POSE Inc.-Haverhill), Merrimac Anti-Racism Alliance, United American Indians of New England (UAINE group), & Women in Action Huddle of Greater Newburyport
  • Place a BLM sign in your window: https://www.signsofjustice.com/products/black-lives-matter-yard-sign?variant=32185049317418

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Community Iftar

DEI Alliance Letter to the Editor

May 4, 2022 Dear Letter to the Editor: Newburyport Youth Services (NYS) is an important and valued community organization in the city of Newburyport. It provides a safe and welcoming… Continue reading DEI Alliance Letter to the Editor

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Recently in Newbuwyrport… For Immediate Release:  Dec. 20, 2021 For More Information, Contact:  John Feehan, Executive Director, 978/465-9922 YWCA Greater Newburyport will be celebrating the opening of its newest affordable… Continue reading YWCA RIBBON-CUTTING TO CELEBRATE YWCA AT HILLSIDE ON DEC.30: ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE HOUSING FOR THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY

Newsletters

October 2022- Anti-Racism Newsletter

March 2022 Anti-Racism Newsletter

March 2022 Anti-Racism Newsletter

Contact

Newburyport City Hall
60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
978-992-1671
contact@nbptdeialliance.com

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Newburyport DEI Alliance is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion for all members and visitors of our City through policy change, increasing awareness of these issues, community partnerships.

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