Celebrating And Commemorating Juneteenth: Words From Local LawmakersJuneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free.
Boston Marks Juneteenth With Celebration In Nubian SquareIt was a celebration of Black music and culture in the heart of Roxbury.
Several Juneteenth Events Planned As Massachusetts Observes Official Holiday For First TimeThere are several events in eastern Massachusetts marking the new federal holiday Juneteenth, which is officially celebrated on June 19.
'A Step In The Right Direction': Juneteenth A Symbol Of Hope For Many In BostonWith a stroke of a presidential pen, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday.
Museum Of Fine Arts Celebrating Juneteenth With Outdoor Programs, ActivitiesOn Saturday, the MFA is holding a day of outdoor programs and activities to celebrate Juneteenth and to honor the city’s Black artists and creative voices.
Dorchester's Juneteenth Exhibit Marks First Time Massachusetts Observes Statewide HolidayThe display will be available for public view only through the holiday on Saturday.
Massachusetts Officially Makes Juneteenth A State HolidayJuneteenth is officially a state holiday in Massachusetts.
Providence Mayor Removing 'Plantations' From State Name In City DocsProvidence's mayor ordered the word "plantations" scrubbed from Rhode Island's official state name on official city documents.
Observing Juneteenth Through Expressions Of Art And MusicMany groups in Massachusetts are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday with art and music.
Dorchester Juneteenth Celebration Aims To Spread AwarenessHundreds gathered at Town Field in Dorchester to celebrate Juneteenth and a Black Lives Matter Rally through speeches, poetry reading, and exhibits.
Juneteenth In Massachusetts Marked By Marches, RalliesRallies, marches, and vigils took place across Massachusetts on Friday to mark Juneteenth.
Gillette Stadium Closed On Juneteenth, Patriots Encourage Employees To Use Day For Education And AppreciationGillette Stadium is closed Friday, as the Patriots commemorate Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Is 'A Recognition Of Freedom' - Here's WhyThe Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution to make Juneteenth an official holiday.
Boston Celebrates Juneteenth At Franklin ParkIt was a celebration of freedom during Saturday’s Juneteenth event at Franklin Park.