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On June 17, the University will host a webinar that discusses the historical context and present-day implications of the holiday

This year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the UMass system will officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time. Join members of the ½ûÂþÌìÌà 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 ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.

Panelists include:

• Lee Blake, President, New Bedford Historical Society
• Gail Fortes Executive Director, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
• David A. Gomes, Esq. Chief Diversity Officer, ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
• Ricardo Rosa, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Assistant Director of the Office of Faculty Development at ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ

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.