Community Celebration at St. Brigid’s Parish
The Black Business Association of Amherst Area (BBAAA) and Sankofa Gumbo will host the 17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at St. Brigid’s Parish Auditorium, 43 N. Prospect Street, Amherst. The free event features a community meal, spoken word open mic, photo booth, BBAAA vendor marketplace, fashion show, and musical performances including the Amherst Area Gospel Choir, Pumoja Drum & Dance, and Afri(k)que Fashion Show.
Keynote, Awards & Donations for Hadley Fire Survivors
The program includes a keynote by Dr. Amilcar Shabazz and remarks by State Rep. Mindy Domb. Extraordinary Leadership Awardee: Kathleen Anderson; Youth Excellence Awardee: Charles Walker-Hoover. Donations will be accepted for Black survivors of the Hadley fire. The event also marks the 10th anniversary of BBAAA and includes a reading of Frederick Douglass by Mass Humanities.
