North Shore to Fly Juneteenth Flags_ Salem to Host 2nd Jam Festival

North Shore to fly Juneteenth flags_ Salem to host 2nd Jam Festival

Local communities will hold Juneteenth flag raisings and celebrations this week to commemorate the end of slavery and to honor the contributions of Black Americans. ...

North Shore to fly Juneteenth flags, Salem to host 2nd Jam Festival

Local communities will hold Juneteenth flag raisings and celebrations this week to commemorate the end of slavery and to honor the contributions of Black Americans.

Forward Madison FC launches first-ever Juneteenth pre-match top

Forward Madison FC is launching its first pre-match top in celebration of Juneteenth, designed by Madison artist Brooklyn Doby with input from members of the Featherstone Flamingos – an inclusive group of Forward fans that celebrates Black culture. During the month of June, 25 percent of all proceeds from this top will be donated to the Progress Center for Black Women.  “Featherstone is proud to partner with FMFC and Brooklyn on the design,” sai…

Three Local Books to Promote Awareness of Black Issues

Three recent books illuminate local African American history and support awareness of Black issues in Richmond, Hanover County, and Virginia.

How to Observe Juneteenth on the North Shore - Northshore Magazine

On June 19, 1865, enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas received news that they were finally free. Since then, June 19 has become a day of celebration, particularly for Black communities. It was not, however, observed as a federal holiday until 2021. If you are interested in honoring this monumental day in history, check out some of these events across the North Shore this year. Flag raisings, various towns | June 12-18 Cities and towns through…