Boston Celebrations, Rallies and Virtual Movements to Join
Photo via Boston Magazine, courtesy of the ICA
Freedom Fete presented by the ICA: a virtual dance party from 8pm-12am!
A Saturday march in Cambridge, led by 6.19, a national call for a day of action
Funk the Police Musical Speakout and Rally in Dorchester
A Juneteenth Black Winegrower Celebration hosted by TJ of The Urban Grape
Boston’s 10th Annual Juneteenth Emancipation Observance 2020
Malden Juneteenth Flag Raising, Performances, Proclamation
Virtual Celebration with the MFA (including a panel with Trillfit owner Heather White!)
Poetry As Protest: Dr. Malcolm Tariq and Camara Brown in partnership with the Museum of African American History. Register here!
Songs of Freedom: A Black Music Month Tribute & Fundraiser by Darryl's Corner Bar And Kitchen, Roxbury
In honor of Juneteenth, Boston JerkFest is excited to feature Nahdra and Jahriffe, owners of Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor in Dorchester.
“Food for the Body, Food for the Soul” presented by Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. A virtual concert, cooking class and community dialogue live from the Portsmouth African Burying Ground.
And - Sign the Petition to make Juneteeth a National Holiday!
Can’t attend an event? Support these Black-owned businesses in Boston!!
To drink: The Urban Grape in the South End
To eat: Fasika Ethiopian Cafe in Roxbury
For dessert: Tipping Cow Ice Cream in Somerville
For another dessert: Clarke’s Cakes and Cookies in Dorchester
To read: Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury
To give to your loved one: Giselle’s Flowers & Gifts in Roxbury
To get a trim: Sly’s Barber Shop in Cambridge
To learn: Spokehouse- Bowdoin Bike School in Dorchester
To exercise: Trillfit live, online classes in Mission Hill
P.S.! Consider using BlackBoston.com to search for Black-owned businesses in Massachusetts!