Juneteenth Reception: When the People Rise

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.

Speakers at this year's event include:

• Leon Smith, executive director, Citizens for Juvenile Justice: Keynote address
• Allison S. Cartwright, Supreme Judicial Court clerk for Suffolk County: Call to action
• MBA President Michael H. Hayden: Welcome remarks
• Taneekah Freeman, acting DEI director, Massachusetts Trial Court: Opening remarks
• Kennedy Campbell, founder, Arts for Anxiety: Musical presentation
• Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association President Theresa Wilson: Closing remarks

This event is free for all attendees.

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