THE MALDEN ADVOCATE – Friday, July 5, 2019 Page 11 Second Annual Malden Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at Malden Senior Center on June 19 CELEBRATING HISTORY: Erga Pierrette held the proclamation of Juneteenth Freedom Day during last month's special event at the Malden Senior Center along with state and local officials including Mayor Gary Christenson, State Representatives Paul Donato and Steve Ultrino, and city councillors Debbie DeMaria and Neal Anderson.. Community members gathered for the flag ceremony, including Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson (left), State Representative Paul Donato (left center) and State Representative Steven Ultrino (right). Mayor Gary Christenson hugged Erga Pierrette after the flag raising. Erga Pierrette told the importance of the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. Mayor Gary Christenson read the proclamation declaring “Juneteenth Freedom Day” in Malden on Wednesday. Mayor Gary Christenson hugged Erga Pierrette after reading the proclamation of declaring “Juneteenth Freedom Day.” Cecilia Núñez O’Doherty (right) sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – the Black National Anthem – with Erga Pierrette (left) while raising the Juneteenth flag. Cecilia Núñez O’Doherty read Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Erga Pierrette told the importance of the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. Erga Pierrette held the proclamation of Juneteenth Freedom Day. (Advocate photos by Sara Dunn)
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