15th Annual Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance

Celebrate Freedom and Black Joy at the 15th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE Join us for a full day of community engagement that includes education, inspiration, family fun, and countless other experiences! THEME - JUNETEENTH: FOREVER STRONG THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2025 12:30 PM ~ FLAG-RAISING at DILLAWAY-THOMAS HOUSE in Roxbury Heritage State Park 183 Roxbury Street Roxbury 02119 1:45 PM ~ PARADE steps off from Roxbury Heritage State Park 183 Roxbury Street Roxbury 02119 PARADE ROUTE TRAVELS along Dudley Street &amp; Warren Street &amp; Walnut Avenue to the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury 02119 2:15 PM ~ OPENING of the Grounds of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury 02119 WITH ACTIVITIES, VENDORS (FOOD &amp; ARTISANS), &amp; RESOURCE TABLES 4:00 PM ~ BOSTON JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE PROGRAM BEGINS on the Grounds of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury 02119 SCHEDULE subject to change HERE ARE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE. PLEASE SHARE! click on the hyperlink to access the application/registration form <a href="https://forms.gle/g6oM2o4b4xacJ5eZ7">Volunteer Form</a> <a href="https://forms.gle/T5n2iRf4uTfXVRhc6">Vendor Form (Food/Artisan/Business/Community Organizations)</a> <a href="https://forms.gle/m389zpdga4kvB6Zd7">Spectator Form</a> <a href="https://forms.gle/brUia2iu1pBHhER3A">Parade Participant(s) Form</a> <a href="https://forms.gle/wNTTuufkqgmhAqJD6">Activity Form</a> <a href="https://forms.gle/zVe8uP6H2VVy7Cpf7">Performer Form</a>

Museum of the National Center for Afro American Artists

Eleventh Big Head Community Festival

The Boston Juneteenth Committee (BJC) and the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) are thrilled to announce and invite you to our Eleventh Big Head Community Festival (BHCF) on the NCAAA Museum grounds, which is located at 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119 on Saturday September 14, 2024. The day begins at noon with 'Putting Your Touch on Greatness,' the annual ritual during which the community washes and polishes John Wilson’s monumental sculpture, Eternal Presence. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting wet or stained. This will be followed by an afternoon of music, dance, and poetry with multi-disciplinary artist <a href="https://linktr.ee/Phree">Phree</a> as the host. Additionally, the day will be highlighted by a lifetime achievement award presented to African dance historian and choreographer <a href="https://blackartistsofboston.org/artists/de-ama-battle/">De Ama Battle</a>. Among the artists performing are the jazz quartet The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredwoodardcollective/">The Fred Woodard Collective</a>, singer <a href="https://(https://www.lovelyhoffman.com/">Lovely Hoffman</a>, dancer <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleisha-chance-19005b2ab/">Kaleisha Chance</a>, singer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashley.r.villard/videos/1480749949342155">Ashley Villard</a>, rapper <a href="https://unitedmasters.com/a/haawws">HAAWWS </a>and poet &amp; historian <a href="https://(https://lmerchiefrazier.org/">L’Merchie Frazier</a>. Come enjoy a late summer day of fun, food and fellowship. The festival theme is 'Harmony in Motion: Canceling Violence Together,' which coincides with the launch of 'Cancel Violence: Artists Speak,' a public art project and exhibition that will have its formal opening on Sunday, October 6, 2024, along with additional complementary programs throughout the fall. There will also be an announcement of the 54th season of Black Nativity, with performances on December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 2024, as well as the 15th annual Juneteenth Emancipation Observance on Thursday, June 19, 2025 How you can participate: 1) Register to ATTEND by completing the online application at the following link, <a href="https://forms.gle/t1CP99tLif7NAako9">https://forms.gle/t1CP99tLif7NAako9</a> 2) Register to VOLUNTEER by completing the online application at the following link, <a href="https://forms.gle/8dqNSxtrNMTsrKj98">https://forms.gle/8dqNSxtrNMTsrKj98</a> 3) Register to SET UP A TABLE by completing the online vendor/artisan/resource application at the following link, <a href="https://forms.gle/5oGoj1XTdRTWFUxW9">https://forms.gle/5oGoj1XTdRTWFUxW9</a> 4) Support BJC with your purchase of an official JEO Juneteenth T-Shirt at the following link, <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/boston-juneteenth-emancipation-observance-2024/">https://www.bonfire.com/boston-juneteenth-emancipation-observance-2024/</a>

Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists

14th Annual Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance

Celebrate Freedom and Black Joy at the 14th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE J﻿oin us at the National Center of Afro American Artists for a day full of education, family fun, &amp; more! THEME- Forging Tomorrow Today: Reparation to Restoration JUNE 19TH, 2024 12:30PM FLAG-RAISING @ DILLAWAY-THOMAS HOUSE 2:00 PM PARADE TO THE MUSEUM OF THE NCAAA ( STARTING AT ROXBURY HERITAGE STATE PARK - 183 ROXBURY ST...PARADE ROUTE TRAVELS VIA WARREN ST &amp; WALNUT AVE ) 2:15 PM MUSEUM GROUNDS OPEN 4:00 PM BOSTON JUNETEETH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE PROGRAM BEGINS (THE MUSEUM OF THE NCAAA - 300 WALNUT AVE)

13th Annual Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance

Celebrate Freedom and Black Joy at the 13th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE J﻿oin us at the National Center of Afro American Artists for a day full of education, family fun, &amp; more! THEME- JUNETEENTH: HONORING OUR MARTYRS AND HEROES JUNE 19TH, 2023 12:00 PM FLAG-RAISING @ DILLAWAY-THOMAS HOUSE 1:00 PM PARADE TO THE MUSEUM OF THE NCAAA ( STARTING AT ROXBURY HERITAGE STATE PARK - 183 ROXBURY ST...PARADE ROUTE TRAVELS VIA WARREN ST &amp; WALNUT AVE ) 2:15 PM MUSEUM GROUNDS OPEN 4:00 PM BOSTON JUNETEETH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE PROGRAM BEGINS (THE MUSEUM OF THE NCAAA - 300 WALNUT AVE)

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