Waterbury Juneteenth Leaving A Legacy: In Person Event

144 West Main Street,Waterbury CT 06702

18 June, 2021

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Waterbury Juneteenth Committee in partnership with our partners presents 'Leaving A Legacy' an in person family event Join the Waterbury Juneteenth Committee in partnership for a FREE 2 hour event at the Mattatuck Museum on Friday,June 18th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Learn more about the Waterbury Black Giving Circle, Our Culture, gain FREE admission to ' A Face like Mine' Exhibit, Eat Great Food from local favorite The Art of Yum , Listen to Music from DJ Young Kells from Power 203 and engage in JOY. Be a part of this new thing that is happening in Waterbury and be a catalyst for positive change within our community! All are welcomed. FREE and Open to the Public. #WaterburyJuneteenth About Juneteenth: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Waterbury Bridge to Success (BTS) is a cross-sector partnership of over 90 community and civic leaders, educators and organizations working collectively to achieve equitable change by empowering Waterbury's youth to be successful in school, career, and life.