Dear John, We’re excited to share two upcoming Juneteenth events with you!
First, on June 19th, the State of Black Maine Symposium will be held at the University of Southern Maine. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about Black history in Maine and the experiences of the state’s Black populations today, celebrate and amplify Black Maine voices, build community, and so much more. |
The day will feature performances by local Black artists; panel discussions between Black elders on their experiences growing up in Maine, and youth leaders on their experiences today; delicious food prepared by Black-owned businesses; and sessions on the state of Black industry, education, justice and the arts. Interpretation services will be provided.
The State of Black Maine Symposium is being convened by Maine Black Community Development – a Portland-based non-profit founded in November 2020 whose mission is to advance racial, social, and economic justice for all people living in Maine, with a particular focus on improving the quality of life for multigenerational Black Mainers. |
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The next day, on June 20th, Community Organizing Alliance will host a Juneteenth celebration at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston from 4:00 PM-7:30 PM. This celebration will not only be a gathering, but a testament to COA’s unwavering commitment to social justice and civic engagement. It will serve as a platform to honor African-Americans' freedom, resilience, and Black joy while fostering meaningful conversations that drive positive change. This event is free and open to the public - Register here!
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This event will feature a keynote by DiDi Delgado (Pronoun - DiDi). DiDi is an award-winning poet, a frontline activist, an experienced anti-racism educator, a writer/author/journalist, and a community organizer. DiDi is also the Founder, Head Curator, and Radical Visionary of The DiDi Delgado Experience (DDE) and Head of Operations of The Society of Urban Poetry (S.O.U.P.). Through their work on arts and activism, DiDi has developed an audience of tens of thousands of people who follow them to be informed, challenged, and liberated. DiDi has 13+ years experience of community organizing and community service in Albany, The Bronx, and Boston with ACLU-BCPA, The Center for Family Support, Unitarian Universalist Association and NAACP.
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We hope to see you at one or both of these events! – The MCV Team Beth, Chloe, Gina, Greta, Kathleen, Kelt, Maggie, Maureen, Meg, Meghan, Rani, Stacie, and Will |
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