THE MALDEN ADVOCATE – Friday, June 21, 2019 Page 11 Juneteenth Freedom Evening Celebration activities and programs at Malden Senior Center on Wednesday, June 19 Community members painted thoughts and phrases on each panel of the word “UNITE!” that will be a moving artwork throughout the Greater Boston Area Community members clapped along to Otha Day’s drum performance. Lisa (left), Kathy (right center) and Fun (right) painted on the “UNITE!” artwork. Fun, originally from Hong Kong, wrote “we are all the same.” Camille Nommi (left) and Peterson Maxis (right) sang the Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Drummer Otha Day A great dance performance by Camille Nommi (left) and Cedrina Missamou (right) Spoken Word Poetry by Jha D (left), D. Ruff (center) and Phree (right) Ifé Franklin read from “The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae.” Birukti Tsige shared her poetry Community members clapped along to Otha Day’s drum performance. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 61 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Community members gathered for the activities and programs of the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. . (Advocate photos by Sara Dunn) Summer is Here!
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