Standing Together Against Racism and Antisemitism
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:00-8:30 pm free on Zoom Please join us for and inspiring presentation by Yavilah McCoy, an anti-racism activist and…
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Category: News and Events
Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards to Five High School Seniors
Five outstanding graduating high school seniors from Hampshire public schools will be awarded Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards of $1,500 at the annual…
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Seven high school seniors receive Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards
NORTHAMPTON — For years now, activists have gathered annually in Florence under the spreading arms of the Sojourner Truth statue many of them…
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Silent vigil to mark Juneteenth Friday in Florence
In honor of Juneteenth this Friday, which commemorates the emancipation of slavery in the United States, there will be a silent candlelight vigil…
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Self-Evident Truths
Historic Northampton is pleased to present a screening of two video episodes from Self-Evident Media’s series of educational resources. “One Minute’s Freedom” is about…
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2020 Student Scholarships Awarded
Four graduating seniors from Hampshire and Hampden Counties have each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their social justice efforts from the…
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A Silent Juneteenth Vigil Honoring Black American Diasporas
Join us on Friday, June 19, at 8pm at the Sojourner Truth statue for a Juneteenth vigil. This social distancing event is a…
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Scholarship Deadline & Annual Celebration Postponed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee has decided to postpone our Annual Celebration of Sojourner Truth until a later…
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Summer & Fall Community Walking Tours Schedule
With the David Ruggles Center, we are pleased to announce the following guided community walking tours, which are scheduled for the second Saturday…
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New Grant from the Northampton Education Foundation Funds Curriculum Development
We are pleased to announce that we have received an additional yearlong grant from the Northampton Education Foundation, which will fund curriculum development.…
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