Juneteenth


A Celebration of Joy, Empowerment and Healing
On June 18-19, 2020, Mass General marked Juneteenth with “A Celebration of Joy, Empowerment and Healing.” The two-day event featured several talks, poetry, art and music presentations, and historical overviews. The event was livestreamed and is available for viewing.
The Historical Significance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is about proclaiming what Black people have been saying for centuries: that Black lives matter, meaning that African-American humanity is not debatable.
Art and Action
Dawn Simmons, of the Front Porch Arts Collective, moderated a panel with leaders of area groups who work to increase visibility for the art that people of color create.
"Historical Titans" Neighboring Mass General
The hospital community was treated to a virtual tour of the Museum of African American History and the area neighboring Mass General, a neighborhood rich with Black history.