THE MALDEN ADVOCATE – Friday, June 14, 2019 Page 11 Second Annual Malden Juneteenth Freedom Celebration slated for June 19 J oin members of the Malden Community Organizing for Racial Equity (MaldenCORE) and other community collaborators in commemorating Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were to be freed. Massachusetts became the 25th state to recognize Juneteenth Freedom Day as a holiday in 2007. On Wednesday, June 19, the community will honor the history, legacy and culture of our African American and black community members with both a morning flag-raising ceremony and an evening celebration. Everyone is welcome and the events are family friendly. Morning Flag Raising and Proclamation At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, attendees will gather outMATV presents “Film Shorts” screening and discussion on June 26 side the John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center (7 Washington St.) for the Juneteenth flag to be raised and for Mayor Gary Christenson to read a proclamation declaring the day “Juneteenth Freedom Day” in Malden. Evening Community Celebration and Dinner At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, attendees will gather in the Malden Senior Center cafeteria (7 Washington St.) for an educational and entertaining evening program that includes: • Poetry, dance and singing performances by Malden High School students • Community sing-along to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (The Black National Anthem) • UNITE! – an interactive community art project that was spearheaded by local artists of color • Spoken word poetry by artists Jha D, D Ruff, and Phree • Interactive drum circle and performance by Otha Day • Reading by Ifé Franklin from her book, “The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae” • Overview of Juneteenth by MaldenCORE members • Craft table for kids • Community dinner following the performances The Malden Senior Community Center is accessible. Many community collaboraStill image from “Spiritual Don,” a film by Anthony Martinez about a London-based rapper, an excerpt of which will be screened at “Film Shorts” on June 26. (Photo Courtesy of KEY CHANGES) E njoy a diverse selection of short films and digital stories by local media-makers, each followed by a discussion with the producer. “Film Shorts” is organized by MATV, Malden’s Media Center, and will take place on Wednesday, June 26, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center (7 Washington St. in Malden). The event is free but please register in advance at EventBrite.com (search “Film Shorts”). More info at www. matv.org/screening. tors are helping with the event, including the American Association for Arab Women (AAAW), the Chinese Culture Connection (CCC), the Friends of Oak Grove, Inc. (FOOGI), the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC), Malden LGBTQ+, Malden Reads, Malden Access TV (MATV), the North Shore Hispanic Association, Inc. (NSHA) and the Malden YMCA. Both events are free thanks to the generous support of the Malden Cultural Council, the City of Malden, and Eastern Bank. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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