Juneteenth Events!
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Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking a pivotal moment in the country's ongoing journey toward equality and justice. It's a day to celebrate freedom, reflect on progress towards racial equality, and recommit to justice for all.
At ISB and as a community, we honor the journey towards freedom and reflect on the work still ahead. While we have come far, the road to true equality and justice continues.
A significant number of the enslaved Africans brought to America were Muslims. Historians estimate that up to 40% of the enslaved Africans were followers of Islam. They carried with them rich cultural and religious traditions that have left an indelible mark on American history. Figures like Omar ibn Said and Ayuba Suleiman Diallo are just a few of the many who maintained their faith despite immense adversity.
As we celebrate Juneteenth, we recognize that the struggle for freedom and justice for Black Americans impacts all of us. The legacy of Black resistance and resilience has paved the way for civil rights advancements that benefit all marginalized communities.
Let us also remember the powerful words of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (): There is no virtue for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over an Arab, nor for a white person over a black person, nor for a black person over a white person, except by righteousness.
If you would like to know more about the significance of this day, then we encourage you to watch the lecture below by Imam Abdullah Faaruuq: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Let's stand in solidarity and continue the fight for freedom and justice.
Juneteenth Events in the area:
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June 19: 14th Juneteenth Emancipation Observation at Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists: 2024 Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance Tickets, Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
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June 19: MFA Open House Juneteenth: Juneteenth | Museum of Fine Arts Boston (mfa.org)
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June 19: Free Day: Juneteenth at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Free Day: Juneteenth | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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June 19: Harambee Learning and Cultural Center's Juneteenth Celebration: Harambee Learning and Cultural Center's Juneteenth Celebration (meetboston.com)
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June 19: Juneteenth Family Program in Concord, MA: Juneteenth Family Program (meetboston.com)
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June 22: Celebrate Juneteenth at Lynn Museum and Frederick Douglass Park: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sazy86s
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Boston Moms List of Juneteenth Celebrations: Juneteenth Celebrations and Events in Greater Boston (bostonmoms.com)
Click here to watch the lecture "The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth" by Imam Abdullah Faaruuq
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