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NAAM Is Putting on Its First Juneteenth Week
Across nine days, the museum presents 10 events to commemorate the holiday, both online and in person.
By
Stefan Milne
6/11/2021 at 9:50am
NAAM s choir on the steps of St. Therese Church.Â
On June 15, the BlkFreedom Collective, a group of 10 African American museums from across the country, will come together ahead of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and, as of May 13, is an official Washington holiday. Each museum has picked a word from the Negro National Anthem Lift Every Voice and Sing to represent its segment of the virtual event. For its part, Seattleâs Northwest African American Museum has taken that title to heart: NAAM picked the word âhopeâ andâsince president and CEO LaNesha DeBardelaben figured choirs are founts of itâstarted its own choir.Â
Call your mothers, children! Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and with it comes the standard set of events. The Pike Place Market Flower Festival is back this Saturday and Sunday, and organizers say they’re bringing over 40 socially distanced tents with flower farmers from around the region. If you’re looking for less crowded things to do (with or without your mother), we’ve got another round-up of our top recommendations for this week. THURSDAY: RAJA FEATHER.