Why the Church Hill Juneteenth Day of Freedom Is a 'Sign of Unity'

Juneteenth brings reflection on progress, headwinds

BOSTON (SHNS) - Lawmakers reflected on the significance of Juneteenth Wednesday, promising that Massachusetts will fight for and support Black Americans facing headwinds from new federal challenges. "We have come a long way, and it's our turn at this point to have the baton in our hand. And if we don't, and we don't use the power we have today, after all the sacrifices that were made in the past, shame on us," Russell Holmes, the longest-serving…

Why the Church Hill Juneteenth Day of Freedom is a 'sign of unity'

RICHMOND, Va. Dozens gathered outside St. Johns Episcopal Church in Richmonds Church Hill for their 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration Thursday morning.Benita Bazemore has attended the event that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States four out of five years.I just enjoy coming out. Proud to be here and glad to have the opportunity to come back, Bazemore explained. We should never forget the past and remember for the…

A Moment of Reflection with Dr. Janice Ellis

CIBA Grand Prize winner Dr. Janice Ellis reflects on American values this Juneteenth. Discover the voice that bridges journalism and personal truth.

Juneteenth brings reflection on progress, headwinds on Beacon Hill

Ella Adams, State House News ServiceRep. Russell Holmes speaks on June 18, 2025 at the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus' Juneteenth State House celebration. Ella Adams/SHNS photo Lawmakers reflected on the significance of Juneteenth Wednesday, promising that Massachusetts will fight for and support Black Americans facing headwinds from new federal challenges. "We have come a long way, and it's our turn at this point to have the baton in our h…

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