Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 City of Revere Hosts Juneteenth Celebration T his Juneteenth event was a collaboration between the Revere Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture, The Neighborhood Developers, Revere Public Schools, the Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Revere Community Committee. It was held at Costa Park on Shirley Ave. (Courtesy photos) Singer Janey David sang the National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice” Speech by RHS student Afomiya Wondemagegnhu Revere Community Committee Member and Juneteenth Speaker Pam Ross There was poetry from Terry Carter Aide to the Mayor Rose Burns A guest speaker Lynn Councillor-at-Large Nicole McClain, the Juneteenth Association Founder Human Rights Commission Vice Chair Herby Jean Baptiste HRC Commissioner Chaimaa Hossaini School Committeeman Steve Damiano, Director of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture Steve Morabito, Asst. Director Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Assistant Superintendent of RPS Dr. Lourenço Garcia, Human Rights Commission Chair Chaimaa Hossaini, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Noveselsky and members of the Akwaaba Ensemble, a West African drumming and dance group.
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