Juneteenth to July 4th
An opportunity to reflect on Freedom and Racial Injustice
Between Juneteenth Day (June 19th) and Independence Day, the Hopkinton Freedom Team and members of our community provided an array of programming, including daily educational content and calls to action to encourage community members to reflect on Freedom and Justice.
The sixteen days between the two holidays also represent an opportunity to inspire a more honest conversation about our nation’s complicated past and present experience with racial injustice.
Raising the Juneteenth Flag at Town hall
The event started with the raising of the Juneteenth Flag at Town hall and also educating the public about the significance and symbolism of the flag.
On June 17, 2021, for the first time, the Town of Hopkinton raised a flag to recognize Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The Juneteenth Flag will hang from June 17 until July 4th in front of town hall and below the American Flag.
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Land Acknowledgement
The event included an important message of land acknowledgement, in acknowledging that the Nipmuc people were the original residents and stewards of this land which became the town of Hopkinton in 1715.
The Hopkinton Lights Up As One Sign
HOPKINTON Acrostic
Each letter from the word 'HOPKINTON' was used to create educational posts throughout the sixteen days.
What is Juneteenth? Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?O - Oppression
What is Oppression? What does modern day Oppression look like?
P - Pride
What acronym do I use? What is LGBTQ+? What does it mean to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ in Hopkinton?
Micro-affirmations, an antidote to microaggressions?
I - Inclusion and Identity
Children who have a close relationship with their teacher are likely to see the classroom as a safe and affirming learning environment.
N - Nationality
T - The Constitution
“The U.S. Constitution”, at its very inception, promoted the institution of slavery and allowed slavery to expand dramatically in the first eighty plus years of our nation.
O - Origins
N - National Independence Day
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