Juneteenth
This year marks the third anniversary of the Juneteenth holiday in the United States.
Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865 proclamation of freedom for the enslaved people in Texas, the last state of the Confederacy with slavery. While Juneteenth is considered the “longest-running African-American holiday” and has been called “America’s second Independence Day,” it wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until 2021.
At Pine Street Inn we are committed to being a home for all. Thank you to those who lift this country up and continue to fight for equality. We encourage you to visit the Black-owned businesses found in the links below and/or take part in Juneteenth events happening throughout the coming days.
Black-Owned Businesses to Support!
Juneteenth Reading Lists
- Penguin Random House: The Juneteenth Reading List
- More than Words: Black History is American History
- Black Owned Book Store in Boston: Frugal Books, Roxbury
Juneteenth Events 2024
- Ongoing – Reflecting Attucks: This virtual exhibit examines the memory of Crispus Attucks, a man of African & Native descent who was the first to die in the Boston Massacre that sparked the American Revolution. Learn more & get tickets.
- Ongoing – Walk the Black Heritage Trail: Take a walking tour of the largest collection of historic sites in the country relating to the life of a free African American community prior to the Civil War. Self-guided and Ranger-guided tours are available. Learn more & register.
- Ongoing – Visit the Museum of African American History: Exhibits, programs, and educational activities at the Museum showcase the powerful stories of Black families who worshipped, educated their children, debated the issues of the day, organized politically and advanced the cause of freedom. Learn more.
- June 19: 14th Annual Juneteenth Emancipation Observation — flag-raising ceremony, parade and celebration in Roxbury.
- June 19: Juneteenth Open House at MFA.
- June 19: Juneteenth Open House at ICA.
- June 19: Free Day: Juneteenth — performances, conversations, and activities at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
- June 19: The Emancipator Presents: Historically Black Phrases Live! — a national touring game show about Black culture at WBUR’s CitySpace.
- June 22: Juneteenth Celebration at Lynn Museum and Frederick Douglass Park — food, vendors, performances and educational activities.
- June 30: Juneteenth Freedom Fest — celebration at City Hall Square.
- June 29—30: BAMS Festival —two days of R&B, funk, soul, hip hop, house and more at Franklin Park’s Playstead Field.
- June 18—21: Embrace Ideas Festival — keynote speakers, panels and live music amplifying anti-racism in Boston.