FITCHBURG — Juneteenth was observed in the city and the Juneteenth flag raised ahead of a lineup of special events in honor of the holiday to celebrate Black history, culture, and community spirit. The Buy Black Market on June 19 at City Hall featured live music, delicious food by Two Brothers Catering, and the opportunity […]
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‘A powerful display of community engagement’
FITCHBURG – The community turned out for the second annual Juneteenth Celebration at Fitchburg Abolitionist Park Wednesday. The highlight of the celebration was a group reading of “What to the Slave is the 4th of July.” This historic essay was written by Frederick Douglass in 1852. He, with other abolitionists, visited Fitchburg several times in […]
