Juneteenth celebrations and events across Martha's Vineyard this past weekend put a spotlight on the legacy and culture of the holiday. Music, art, food and spirituality were celebrated in numerous gatherings and events.

Friends gather for the Juneteenth flag raising. – Jeanna Shepard
The Juneteenth flag is raised at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs. – Jeanna Shepard
Erik and Beau Burton are enjoying the morning. – Jeanna Shepard
MVNAACP President Shawn Ramoutar gives remarks. – Jeanna Shepard
Kyle Williams and Reginald Brown join Gazette publisher Monica Brady-Myerov for the Freedom at 250 panel. – Jeanna Shepard
Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs is at the heart of the holiday. – Jeanna Shepard
Discussions of history draw crowds in Oak Bluffs. – Jeanna Shepard
Cebo Campbell in conversation with artist Charly Palmer. – Jeanna Shepard
The Union Chapel is the site for the Juneteenth Jubilee. – Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Karita Brown, Jatoka Eaddy, laTosha Brown, Janai Nelson, April Ryan. – Jeanna Shepard
Kahina Van Dyke is joined by her father Leon Van Dyke. – Jeanna Shepard
Getting into it with the audience. – Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Makea Grifffin, Damon Mason, Joanne Sabir, Fatima Moore. – Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Tiffany Smith, Justin Harmon, Tyrone Ross. – Jeanna Shepard
The Taste of Juneteenth fills the PA Club with flavor. – Jeanna Shepard
Jessica Harris speaks to the crowd. – Jeanna Shepard
Toni Kauffman at the PA Club. – Jeanna Shepard
– Jeanna Shepard
Allie of Allie & Paryss belts it out at the gospel brunch. – Ray Ewing
The annual gospel brunch takes place at the Edgartown yacht club. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Kendall Reid and Debbi Alves enjoying the morning. – Ray Ewing
Soul and flavor in Edgartown. – Ray Ewing

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