This Saturday marks the first year in which Juneteenth will be celebrated as a state holiday.
Threats to American democracy was the theme of a talk between Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA 7th District) and Kahina Van Dyke, organizer of the Juneteenth Jubilee events, on Saturday at Union Chapel.
Food and justice were on the menu at the third annual Taste of Juneteenth on Sunday.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday just a few years ago, on June 19, 2021, and ever since events around the Island to commemorate the day have grown.
Juneteenth on the Vineyard arrives next week with a full schedule of community, culinary and academic events to celebrate the holiday.
Beginning with the arrival of the Amistad into Vineyard Haven harbor Thursday through a gospel brunch in Edgartown on Monday, the Vineyard celebrated Juneteenth with joy and reverence.
Weekend Juneteenth events continue, including tours of the Amistad, a replica of the historic vessel that was the setting of a slave revolt in 1839. The cultural festival, originally scheduled for Saturday in the Tabernacle is now at Union Chapel, beginning at 3 p.m.
