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Juneteenth Banner-Raising Dedication & 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee
Amherst, MA, June 15, 2026–On Friday, June 19th from 3-6PM, the Black Business Association of Amherst Area (BBAAA) along with Sankofa Gumbo present the 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee incorporating Mass Humanities’ Reading Frederick Douglass Together program. A banner promoting the Juneteenth event will be hung over South Pleasant Street in Amherst starting Monday, June 15th.

Black Business Association and Sankofa Gumbo to host 16th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee in Amherst
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth at the 16th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee! This special event, hosted by the Black Business Association of Amherst Area (BBAAA) and Sankofa Gumbo19, promises an evening filled with culture, community, and commemoration. Event Details: What to Expect: Support the Cause: Your support is