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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 97 - Juneteenth (audio)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, June 19, 2024?
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Boston Globe: "The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth"
"For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War, and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off work or school, and there are a plethora of street festivals, fairs, concerts and other events.People who never gave the June 19 holiday more than a passing thought may be asking themselves, is there a “right” way to celebrate Juneteenth?For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers:"
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Franklin Public Library is closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
"As a reminder, the Franklin Public Library will be closed THIS Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.
In the meantime, come stock up on books and more!"
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 84 - What is Juneteenth? (With Dr. Ken Elmore) (audio)
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Saturday, June 17, 2023
Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - June 19, 2023
We will reopen on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-closure-june-19th-2023
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Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - June 19th, 2023 |
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Franklin TV: Juneteenth, Take 2!
This Monday is the second Juneteenth officially recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S. All federal government offices, federal courts, banks, post offices, schools, and U.S. financial markets will be closed. This year, the Juneteenth holiday will be observed in the U.S. on Monday, June 20. It is officially African American Independence Day.
And – as always –Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.And, thank you for watching.
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
Juneteenth Celebration - June 18 - 2 PM
An open mic event. Community members of all ages welcome. Come learn, listen, and engage.
At the Franklin Public Library, Saturday, June 18 at 2 PM.
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Juneteenth Celebration - June 18 - 2 PM |
Shared from the Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/juneteenth-celebration-open-mic-event
Friday, August 13, 2021
wfpr.fm: More Perfect Union - 026 - Tulsa & Juneteenth
"In this episode, Frank and the group discuss the history of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Texas, the history of Juneteenth, and the recent developments on the legislative push to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday."Direct link -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ea84ae12-18eb-4bf8-b186-5b26f7ef0d52
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wfpr.fm: More Perfect Union - 026 - Tulsa & Juneteenth |
Monday, June 21, 2021
Franklin TV: "The Dawning of a New Day? Juneteenth – Looking back, looking forward"
It’s also a brand-spankin’-new federal holiday. It is officially – Juneteenth.
This day commemorates June 19, 1865, when, more than a month after the last battle of the Civil War, Union soldiers informed the slaves of Galveston, Texas that they were at last emancipated. The date has been celebrated by black Americans ever since; first in Texas and eventually throughout the US. Whether you call Juneteenth Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or our second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation's history.
There are those among us who cringe and fret over a holiday that calls attention to the past – to the darkest days of our nation’s history. I submit for consideration that every holiday has its rai·son d'ê·tre – a profound purpose to be fulfilled.
We celebrate – on July 4th – This year the festival returns to Franklin.
We commemorate – on Memorial Day- and honor those who served our country.
We should all see Juneteenth as more than a ‘black holiday’, but a joyful journey for all of us toward the perfection of “freedom and justice for all”.
Let Juneteenth be an action item. In the fullness of time every Juneteenth will come to represent the dawn of a new day. A lovely day – for everyone.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.And, thank you for watching. "
Pete Fasciano, Executive Director
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Franklin TV: "The Dawning of a New Day? Juneteenth – Looking back, looking forward" |
Friday, June 11, 2021
Special Edition of Panther News explores #JuneTeenth2021 (video)
"Friday's special edition of Panther News explores #JuneTeenth2021. Thanks to @DiversityFHS for collaborating with us!! @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FHSPantherbook @kiannathomasx @FranklinMatters" https://t.co/PbvTmv4NAD via @YouTube
(https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1403046886118989826?s=03)
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Gov Baker signs funding bill and Juneteenth holiday legislation
Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday morning signed the $1.1 billion COVID-19 spending bill sent to his desk last week, though he vetoed sections dealing with past MassHealth payments and a program spending floor.
The bill (H 4808) included hundreds of millions of dollars for some of the more obvious COVID-19 costs, like $350 million for personal protective equipment, $85 million spent on field hospitals and shelters, $44 million for the contact tracing collaborative, and more than $111 million in supplemental payments to hospitals and providers.
The Baker administration has said that many of the pandemic-related appropriations will be mostly reimbursed by the federal government, and the governor urged the Legislature to act quickly, saying that Massachusetts is in a race with other states to access a limited pool of resources available for reimbursement.
“Now that this authorization is in place, state agencies can finalize the documentation needed to secure federal reimbursement where available, in particular from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),” Baker wrote in his signing letter. “Federal reimbursement will be supplemented with other federal funding sources, including but not limited to money from the Coronavirus Relief Fund established by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. As such, the net state cost is expected to be $0.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200724/baker-signs-11b-covid-19-spending-bill?rssfeed=true
Gov Baker's letter to the Legislators with his approval and disagreement on two points of funding https://www.mass.gov/doc/h4808-signing-package/download
Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) tweeted at 0:21 PM on Fri, Jul 24, 2020:
Today I signed a supplemental budget bill that authorizes #COVID19MA spending and also establishes #Juneteenth Independence Day as an annual state holiday on June 19 in order to recognize the continued need to ensure racial freedom and equality.➡️READ: https://t.co/xg3iTJbjlu https://t.co/ZqIQBULeRo
(https://twitter.com/MassGovernor/status/1286698008625676289?s=03)
Gov Baker signs funding bill and Juneteenth holiday legislation |