Thank you to everyone who supported our Juneteenth Block Party Wednesday, 6/19/24.
A big shout out to the Central Congregational Church for opening up their space due to the heat wave.
Thank you to the City of Newburyport, DEI Alliance, our community partners: Roxbury based Double Dutch Jump Rope team led by Angela Frances, Dance instructor and African Drummer Greg Coles, Social Justice Singer/Songwriter: Chris Walton, PEG Center and our vendors: KONA Ice, The Elephant in the Room and the Enchanted Magnolia. We look forward to seeing you all again next Juneteenth.
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Chris Walton, Singer/Songwriter
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“Colors Like Me” explaining the science behind your skin color. Artwork by children in YWCA School’s Out Program (K-3), led by Amanda Bradbury, Youth Services Director and Racial Justice Committee chair.
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Artwork by Youveline Joseph, visual artist originally from Haiti, PEG Center.
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YWCA Juneteenth Team
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YWCA Juneteenth Block Party. Billy O’Neill from the YWCA and Tina Los ,DEI Alliance. Learning how to play the African Drums from Greg Coles
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Angela Francis, Coach with the Roxbury Based Double Dutch Jump Roping Team “The Rope Burners.” Also pictured Coach Crystal!
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Community Vendor and Partner: The Enchanted Magnolia
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KONA Ice keeping a few of the “Rope Burners” cool with the refreshing Icies!