The Island Celebrates the Culture and History of Juneteenth

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

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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.

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