Martha's Vineyard celebrated Juneteenth this weekend with events all around the Island. Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021 to commemorate the day slaves in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Union Chapel congregation members make their way down to Inkwell beach in Oak Bluffs. – Jeanna Shepard
Dr. Frances Gaskin getting into the water with the help of Knowhere Art Gallery owner Valerie Francis. – Jeanna Shepard
Healing and prayer by the ocean during the march to the beach. – Jeanna Shepard
Toni Kauffman speaks to the crowd at Taste of Juneteenth held at the PA Club. – Tim Johnson
Freedom Cartwright was the keynote speaker at the Taste of Juneteenth. – Tim Johnson
[l-r] Tre Smith, Quiana Higgins, and Arlene Kelly in line for the Gospel Brunch. – Ray Ewing
Guests fill the buffet line at the Gospel Brunch. – Ray Ewing
Allie & Paryss serenade guests at the gospel brunch at the Edgartown Yacht Club. – Ray Ewing
Joan Higginbotham, right, talks about her career as an astronaut. – Larry Glick
Karida Brown, left, talks about her book with Shane Evans. – Larry Glick
Barbara Eastman and Amber Henry unveil the new plaque at the Dragonfly House for the African American Heritage Trail. – Maria Thibodeau
Dr. Lorna Andrade speaks to the crowd at the Juneteenth flag-raising at The Tabernacle. – Jeanna Shepard

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