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