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A Juneteenth-Pride crossover event is coming to Newburgh tonight, celebrating the intersection of Black, queer and trans identity, hosted by CHARM.

An interview with Berkshire County NAACP President Dennis Powell.

The Arch Stanton Quartet will conclude its yearlong music-and-spoken-word series “Exploring the Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles” with a free public performance on June 19 at the Albany Institute of History & Art. The performance begins at 12:30 p.m.“Exploring the Sheltering Sky” debuted in October 2025 and has been performed at a dozen libraries for hundreds of patrons who have been transported to the world of Paul Bowles’ writing and music. The series has been generously supported by a community-arts grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program, coordinated by Advance Albany County Alliance.

This past week we have been celebrating Juneteenth – a celebration of the day that Texans were informed that the slaves were free.

A flag raising, music and a visit from the governor highlighted Juneteenth celebrations in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Speakers warn of threats to Black history, civil rights

Juneteenth celebrations are being held throughout the region this weekend.

A moment aimed at unity in Saratoga Springs today instead brought criticism from Black Lives Matter activists who, after pushing for a Juneteenth flag-raising event, say their desires weren’t met.

This weekend, events celebrating Monday’s Juneteenth holiday are taking place across Berkshire County.

The Berkshire Black Economic Council, Inc. (BBEC) has partnered with the First Congregational Church of North Adams to host "I Am Afro: A Street Fair for All the People." A.J. Enchill, President & Executive Director, The Berkshire Black Economic Council joins us this morning for a preview.