Juneteenth Reception: When the People Rise

When:  Jun 17, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM (ET)

When the People Rise: How Black Collective Resistance Drives Reform

Join the Massachusetts Bar Association and its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a special celebration on Wednesday, June 17, commemorating the effective end of slavery in the United States: Juneteenth, short for June 19, marks the day federal troops informed enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.

Additional information and speakers to be announced.

This event is free for all attendees.

Don't miss out! Register by Friday, June 12, at 5 p.m. to participate.

Location

20 West St
Boston, MA 02111