In full transparency, portion of this post is a press release from Sen. Ed Markey’s office. *** WASHINGTON DC – Earlier this week, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Tina Smith…
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to establish Juneteenth as an official state holiday. Juneteenth is a celebration of the day in 1865 when the remaining enslaved African Americans…
FRAMINGHAM – About 60 people attended a Juneteenth march & celebration yesterday, in downtown Framingham. The peaceful march started at Cushing Memorial Park and made its way to the steps…
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in Washington DC in the US…
The following is a press release from Senate President Karen Spilka’s office. *** BOSTON – The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed a resolution commemorating June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth.…
The following is a press release *** BOSTON – Representatives Bud Willams (D-Springfield), Chynah Tyler (D-Boston), Maria Robinson (D-Framingham), and Mindy Domb (D-Amherst), along with Senators Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Sonia…
The following is a press release from the Governor’s office *** BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today, June 19, issued a proclamation declaring June 19, 2020 as “Juneteenth Independence…
1 Yesterday was the last day of schools for Framingham Public School students. Today, the public school district is collection Chromebooks. Click here for a return schedule. 2. With the…
BOSTON – State Representative Maria Robinson, a Democrat who represents Framingham, filed today an legislation to create a “Juneteenth Independence Day” as a state holiday in Massachusetts. According to Juneteenth.com,…
FRAMINGHAM – A trio of Framingham women are organizing a Juneteenth celebration and march in the City for Saturday, June 20. The event will start at Cushing Memorial Park, march…
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