Concord has two event this week to commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the country’s Black history, culture, and achievement.
The two events will be held by separate organizations, three days apart.
All ages event to “reflect on the history of slavery and struggle for civil rights and equality – and the work that still remains.” The event is co-hosted by Project STORY and Importance Leadership.
Where: Mill Brook School Auditorium, 51 South Curtisville Road
When: Wednesday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
For more information go to www.projectstorynh.com
The celebration will give the community the opportunity to learn more about the history and significance of the holiday and will feature a variety of activities and performances, including:
Live music by local artists celebrating African American culture.
Vendor market with local black-owned businesses and artisans.
Samples of traditional African American cuisine
Presentation of a collaborative art piece celebrating the ancestors of the local Black community
A Spades card tournament, with an entry fee of $20 per person. Winners take home 50% of the entry fees.
Where: Kimball Jenkins, 266 North Main Street, Concord
When: June 22, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit the Black Womxn in New Hampshire Social Club Facebook page or the event page to RSVP.