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Juneteenth 2023

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‘Making it possible for Boston to truly be a place of equity’: Hyde Park celebrates Juneteenth, honors community members

BOSTON (WHDH) – Hyde Park kicked off its Juneteenth celebration early this weekend.

The New Mission High School hosted an exhibit called “The Living Histories of Hyde Park” that honors 13 people of color making an impact in the community.

Marcia Kimm-Jackson created this exhibit and wanted to pick role models from Boston to highlight.

Boston celebrates Juneteenth recognizing those making a difference in Hyde Park

HYDE PARK – From dance, to poetry, to organizations coming together, Juneteenth festivities are taking place throughout the weekend.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom or Emancipation Day, is an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

“Educate people about our history, about who we are. But also to celebrate those who are making history in Hyde Park,” organizer Marcia Kim-Jackson said.

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