On June 17, the University will host a webinar that discusses the historical context and present-day implications of the holiday
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This year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Â鶹¹ÙÍø system will officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time. Join members of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth and SouthCoast community to learn more about this holiday that celebrates the emancipation of those enslaved in the U.S. during a webinar on Thursday, June 17 at 11 a.m.
The virtual webinar will be moderated by Dr. LaSella Hall, PhD, Associate Director, Frederick Douglass Unity House at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth.
Panelists include:
- Lee Blake, President, New Bedford Historical Society
- Gail Fortes Executive Director, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
- David A. Gomes, Esq. Chief Diversity Officer, Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth
- Ricardo Rosa, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Assistant Director of the Office of Faculty Development at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth
The event is free and open to the public, but please .
For more information, contact Peggy Dias.
The event is sponsored by the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer & Black History 4 Seasons.