Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2025

Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ)

Join us at our fun annual Newton celebration to honor Juneteenth 2025!

Hyde Community Center

Bring your kids, friends and parents and join us for a day filled with fun, food, and community spirit ! This FREE outdoor event marks Newton's 4th annual celebration to commemorate 160 years of emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Don't miss out on this special day of unity and joy, with activities for all ages!Check out the program below!

DON'T MISS:<ul><li>Two food trucks: delicious Caribbean flavors of <a href="https://www.reggaefoods.com/" title="https://www.reggaefoods.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Reggae Food</a> and <a href="https://www.zazrestaurant.com/" title="https://www.zazrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ZaZ</a></li><li><a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soundcloud.com%2Fdjfirestarta&e=AT1UxHbb7G9L6EDNORw4qPRgMlIna5ktJd9VO9QTk2-kR5xRkAQ2gNqacrXGGItFfB2CQ4wRetL6_G1G8Wm_y3aouFzXNvHttW4Kgyc" title="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soundcloud.com%2Fdjfirestarta&e=AT1UxHbb7G9L6EDNORw4qPRgMlIna5ktJd9VO9QTk2-kR5xRkAQ2gNqacrXGGItFfB2CQ4wRetL6_G1G8Wm_y3aouFzXNvHttW4Kgyc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DJ Firestarta</a> dance party</li><li>Shopping local Black-owned <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j2A_f_bHRmz7NmiNHojLKdKTy8q_9egz/view?usp=sharing" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j2A_f_bHRmz7NmiNHojLKdKTy8q_9egz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">businesses</a></li><li>Music performance by Rev. Devlin Scott</li><li>African dancing by the <a href="https://www.africanowaltham.org/the-afro-diamonds" title="https://www.africanowaltham.org/the-afro-diamonds" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Afro Diamonds</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/justinpettysteeldrums/" title="https://www.facebook.com/justinpettysteeldrums/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Justin Petty</a> steel band</li><li>Kids' facepainting by <a href="https://www.eyedezign.org/" title="https://www.eyedezign.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EyeDezign</a></li><li>Design and print your own tote bag using hand-carved Adinkra stamps sourced from Ghana in a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zcxg7RHf3JpDaMERN1jlaFOyCpqtPJOI/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=105124034999356228597&rtpof=true&sd=true" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zcxg7RHf3JpDaMERN1jlaFOyCpqtPJOI/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=105124034999356228597&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FREE workshop</a> hosted by House of Tafari – sign up at the welcome desk (only available from 12.30-2.20pm and places are limited!)</li></ul>Our partners include the Newton Coalition of Black Residents (NCBR) and Families Organizing for Racial Justice @Newton North High School (FORJ NNHS).SponsorsWe are grateful for generous support from FORJ, the Harmony Foundation, and Village Bank. This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is also supported by Newton Community Pride in partnership with The City of Newton.The event is easily accessible by public transit, and there is also parking nearby. Questions? Email juneteenth@forj.org. <h4>WANT TO GET INVOLVED?</h4><h4>Help fund the festivities! Please click <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PZNHSHN6VJ2DN&source=url&ssrt=1684458617165" title="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PZNHSHN6VJ2DN&source=url&ssrt=1684458617165" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> to donate. Donate a minimum of $10 and get a free stylish Juneteenth waterbottle while supplies last!</h4><ul><li>Are you a Black-owned business or community partner? Sign up for a booth <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHuQC5330B1EcVolfYm78fhs4lc1RJqU9zfwk1p3n8Eoe5tg/viewform?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHuQC5330B1EcVolfYm78fhs4lc1RJqU9zfwk1p3n8Eoe5tg/viewform?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> or email questions to vendor@forj.org.</li><li>Want to help with preparations beforehand and/or join our fun crew on the day of the event? Volunteer <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd30nor5U-gTQQ_zPaHiUkRYtt0xWJzywUWbFNF6OD8HeeTGw/viewform?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd30nor5U-gTQQ_zPaHiUkRYtt0xWJzywUWbFNF6OD8HeeTGw/viewform?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</li></ul>

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