The Newton Juneteenth Celebration returns to the Hyde Community Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from noon to 4:00 pm. This celebration marks the national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Americans and invites all residents and visitors to come together to celebrate African-American heritage and culture through food, music, dance, and storytelling. This event also supports local Black-owned businesses and showcases the ways our community promotes equity and inclusion for residents and students of color from diverse backgrounds.

Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) is proud to host this event in partnership with the Newton Coalition of Black Residents, FORJ NNHS and Myrtle Baptist Church, and with the generous support from the Harmony Foundation, Village Bank and Newton Cultural Council.