Juneteenth 2025 found celebrants enjoying the gift of being in community with like-minded people and exchanging greetings and joy through the recognition of this special day.
Guest speaker to the celebration was Marcus Coward, Human Rights Commissioner, host of Wake Up New Bedford, and a candidate for the New Bedford School Committee, speaking on his message of the importance of positivity and diversity in all communities.
“I’m a politician and an activist in New Bedford leading the next generation by spreading positive messages of civic engagement.” He said he wants to lead by example and be a role model for all ages.
Coward said that inspiring the youth is his mission, “…to help youth in being creative and productive with their time.”
Coward’s message was held in front of the Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) Little Diverse Library located at Ned’s Point. Several years ago, shortly after the library was installed, vandals attempted to destroy it and the precious diverse reading materials. The community and the town of Mattapoisett rallied around TTAR assisting with the repair and beefed-up security of the little library. On this bright sunny day, hope for the future was expressed.
To learn more about TTAR, visit tritownagainstracism.org.
By Marilou Newell