CHAINS TO CHANGE: A Story Slam Event

CHAINS TO CHANGE: A Story Slam Event

Ancestral Bridges hosts storytellers and a Juneteenth themed celebration

By The Drake

Date and time

Saturday, June 15 · 7 - 10pm EDT

Location

The Drake

44 N Pleasant St Amherst, MA 01002

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About this event

  • 3 hours

Change to Change: A Juneteenth Story Slam
Showcasing the evolution from historical struggles to modern movements for positive change, this event delves into the essence of freedom........

On Saturday, June 15, from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, the Ancestral Bridges Foundation will present its 4th Annual Juneteenth Legacy Celebration, "Chains to Change: Honoring Amherst's Everyday Heroes." Festivities will commence with a memorial outdoor gathering at the historic West Cemetery and conclude with a story slam at The Drake. This local Juneteenth event welcomes both community members and visitors to connect with the profound history of Amherst's Black residents, highlighting their significant roles from the Civil War era to today.

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