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SUMMARY:February 2024 Amplifying Voices Film Program
DESCRIPTION:Amplifying Voices brings impactful stories and voices to Beverly\, MA through presenting films by and about people of color. These two days of films are curated by ​​Sabrina Aviles and Lisa Simmons—the Executive Directors of Boston’s CineFest Latino Film Festival and The Roxbury International Film Festival. \nWe hope to make all voices and people feel welcome in our community by uplifting those who are too often marginalized. With the help of the filmmakers as well as civic\, arts\, and educational organizations across the North Shore\, we hope to deepen empathy\, expand understanding\, and advance important conversations. \nJoin us for any or all of the films below in our second annual festival. \nCabot members can use their movie passes for any screenings. \nFRIDAY\, 2/2 \n3:00pm: Next Generation Youth Films – FREE for all! \n6:00pm – 6:50pm: Opening Reception \n7:00pm: Opening Night Feature: La Pecera (The Fishbowl) \n8:35pm: Talk Back w/ Moderator: Sabrina Aviles\, CineFest Latino Boston (immediately after feature film) \nSATURDAY\, 2/3\n1:30pm – 3:00pm: Relationships\, an Animated Shorts Series \n4:00pm – 5:35pm: Artists in Their Own Words – Shorts Series \n 7:00pm: Closing Night Feature: A Story of Bones \n8:35pm: Talk Back featuring producer\, Peggy King Jorde + Moderator: Lisa Simmons\, Roxbury International Film Festival (immediately after feature film)
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/february-2024-amplifying-voices-film-program/2024-02-03/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20240126T104950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T104950Z
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SUMMARY:Make an African Doll
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a wonderful program taught by Debra Britt\, Director of the National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture. Learn more about the NBDMHC online here. \nDebra Britt has been studying\, collecting\, and making dolls that represent the whole diaspora of African and African American cultures for most of her life\, and she brings that expertise to this engaging\, hands-on program. Here you will make your own Wrap Doll – one that represents you – to take home\, while also learning about the history of the dolls. You will also be able to explore the museum\, including an exhibit from the National Black Doll Museum currently on display. \nThis program is recommended for ages 10+ and adults.   \nTickets\nMembers:  $20\nNon-members:  $30 (includes museum admission)
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/make-an-african-doll/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main Street\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20240130T152806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T152806Z
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SUMMARY:February 2024 Amplifying Voices Film Program
DESCRIPTION:Amplifying Voices brings impactful stories and voices to Beverly\, MA through presenting films by and about people of color. These two days of films are curated by ​​Sabrina Aviles and Lisa Simmons—the Executive Directors of Boston’s CineFest Latino Film Festival and The Roxbury International Film Festival. \nWe hope to make all voices and people feel welcome in our community by uplifting those who are too often marginalized. With the help of the filmmakers as well as civic\, arts\, and educational organizations across the North Shore\, we hope to deepen empathy\, expand understanding\, and advance important conversations. \nJoin us for any or all of the films below in our second annual festival. \nCabot members can use their movie passes for any screenings. \nFRIDAY\, 2/2 \n3:00pm: Next Generation Youth Films – FREE for all! \n6:00pm – 6:50pm: Opening Reception \n7:00pm: Opening Night Feature: La Pecera (The Fishbowl) \n8:35pm: Talk Back w/ Moderator: Sabrina Aviles\, CineFest Latino Boston (immediately after feature film) \nSATURDAY\, 2/3\n1:30pm – 3:00pm: Relationships\, an Animated Shorts Series \n4:00pm – 5:35pm: Artists in Their Own Words – Shorts Series \n 7:00pm: Closing Night Feature: A Story of Bones \n8:35pm: Talk Back featuring producer\, Peggy King Jorde + Moderator: Lisa Simmons\, Roxbury International Film Festival (immediately after feature film)
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/february-2024-amplifying-voices-film-program/2024-02-02/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T120932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T120932Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the North Shore Juneteenth Association in collaboration with the Lynn Museum\, Lynn Cultural Council and Mass Humanities this event will feature the community ready of Frederick Douglass’ speech “The Meaning of July Fourth For the Negro” \n  \nThere will be music\, dances\, vendors and more.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230527T143637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T143814Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together at Hale Farm
DESCRIPTION:Historic Beverly will be hosting a reading of Frederick Douglass at Hale farm at 10am. The event consists of a public reading of his speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” and will feature special guest speakers\, historians and interpreters. \n  \n  \nFor further information on this event\, please contact Mary Jodice Program and Events Coordinator at Historic Beverly at 978-922-1186 x206 or events@historicbeverly.com \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together-at-hale-farm/
LOCATION:Hale Farm\, 39 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T125915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T125915Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Peabody
DESCRIPTION:Join residents of Peabody as they host their Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony-peabody/
LOCATION:peabody\, 24 Lowell St.\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T124329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T124329Z
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SUMMARY:When Houston Had The Blues: Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth at the Screening Room with this documentary showcasing the vibrant black music scene in Houston. This event includes a screening of the film\, and then a discussion with it’s director Alan Swyer.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/when-houston-had-the-blues-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:The Screening Room\, 82 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230517T222203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T222203Z
UID:10000006-1687190400-1687201200@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Andover’s Juneteenth celebration highlights the Black experience of resilience\, strength\, and achievement. The event features engaging activities\, including: \n\nKeynote speaker: Mr. Ralph Bledsoe\nMusical performances\nGuest speakers\nJuneteenth-inspired foods\nVendor tables\nFamily-friendly games with trivia prizes\n Embodied Social Justice Workshop from 4 PM to 5 PM\n\nCome and enjoy the holiday as you learn about the rich Black experience through these diverse activities.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth/
LOCATION:40 whitter court\, andover\, MA 01810\, 40 Whitter Court\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T125657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T125712Z
UID:10000018-1687183200-1687190400@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Danvers
DESCRIPTION:Join residents of Danvers as they host their Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony/
LOCATION:Danvers\, 1 Sylvan Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T125500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T125500Z
UID:10000017-1687100400-1687107600@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Salem
DESCRIPTION:Join the city of Salem as they host their Juneteenth Flag raising ceremony.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony-salem/
LOCATION:Salem\, 93 Washington Street\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T115824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T120542Z
UID:10000010-1687086000-1687107600@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The third Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration held in Gloucester will be hosted by the North Shore Juneteenth Association and the Cape Ann Museum’s community engagement committee member Toni Waldron. \n  \nLearn about Juneteenth with food\, music and dance.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/gloucester-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230517T221512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T221512Z
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SUMMARY:Diverse Voices: Building Community Through the Arts and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Diverse Voices kicks off Juneteenth 2023 weekend in the Merrimack Valley\, uniting families and friends from diverse backgrounds. The event features various artistic performances\, including music\, dance\, painting\, poetry\, and spoken word. Break-out sessions cover community topics like health\, affordable housing\, food security\, and youth issues. Join us for this community opportunity supported by partners including Andover Community Trust\, DEI Commissions\, Community InRoads\, Courageous Conversations\, Elevated Thought\, Esperanza Academy\, Greater Lawrence Technical School\, Lawrence Public Library\, Merrimack College\, Merrimack Valley NAACP\, Zograf String Quartet\, and local church groups. Let’s celebrate diversity and strengthen our community!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/diverse-voices-building-community-through-the-arts-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Greater Lawrence Technical School\, 57 River Road\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T124809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T124809Z
UID:10000016-1686934800-1686942000@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Newburyport
DESCRIPTION:Join residents of Newburyport as they host their flag raising ceremony.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony-newburyport/
LOCATION:city hall\, 60 Pleasant Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T123328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T123811Z
UID:10000014-1686848400-1686855600@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Beverly
DESCRIPTION:Join the city of Beverly as they host their Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony-beverly/
LOCATION:Cabot Street\, 191 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T122905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T123923Z
UID:10000013-1686760200-1686765600@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Marblehead
DESCRIPTION:Marblehead will be hosting their Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at Abbot Hall.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony-marblehead/
LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230518T122446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T122446Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Lynn will be hosting their Juneteenth Flag raising ceremony on June 13th at City Hall sq.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-ceremony-lynn/
LOCATION:Lynn City Hall Sq.\, 3 City Hall Sqaure\, Lynn\, MA\, 01902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230527T145215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T145215Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning storyteller\, Valerie Tutson will be presenting a 45-minute program in commemoration of the upcoming Juneteenth Holiday. Learn about the history of this holiday through the eyes of a fictional character that Valerie has created. Learn about her life before that day as an enslaved person\, and what happened to her and her family after. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/journey-to-juneteenth/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center\, 2 Liberty Street\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230517T224301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T224344Z
UID:10000008-1686391200-1686405600@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Free Public Festival and Unity Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Explore Gloucester’s Freeman family\, Wellspring’s mission\, and community life through exhibits\, interactive art\, music\, and more! Join us for Wellspring’s “History Lives Here” exhibit\, featuring free activities thanks to our generous sponsors. Reserve timed-entry tickets in advance. This event is part of Gloucester 400+\, celebrating the city’s diverse history. Engage in an interactive workshop led by artists Claudia Parachiv and Azia Carle. Enjoy music from the Blackburn Stompers\, an Early Jazz Era Combo. Community organizations\, food trucks\, and parking options available. Rain or shine\, the celebration takes place under a large tent\, with the Freeman Family Exhibit inside the house.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/free-public-festival-unity-art-project/
LOCATION:Wellspring House\, 302 Essex Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230517T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T223449Z
UID:10000007-1686331800-1686340800@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Event & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Sponsors and supporters are invited to the Opening Celebration of the Freeman Family Exhibit “History Lives Here” at Wellspring’s historic home. This event showcases the achievements of current Wellspring students and offers a delightful experience with live music from the 1890s-1930s\, featuring performances by The Blackburn Stompers and members of the Cape Ann Big Band\, representing the Freeman era and early jazz era. Attendees can also savor delicious light fare provided by Timothy S. Hopkins Catering.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/exhibit-opening-event-celebration/
LOCATION:Gloucester\, 302 Essex Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T004417
CREATED:20230517T224652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T224812Z
UID:10000009-1685991600-1685997000@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Sean Gaskell: West African Harp Player
DESCRIPTION:West African artist and musician Sam Gaskell will be performing and giving an education demonstration on the kora\, a centuries old 21 stringed harp from West Africa.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/essexcountyblackexperience/event/sean-gaskell-west-african-harp-player/
LOCATION:Peabody Library\, 82 Main Street\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
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