Juneteenth isn't just another day off, it's a day to celebrate freedom and reflect on the work still ahead. We'll keep things brief today and encourage you to spend some time supporting the events and communities at the heart of the holiday.

And because joy is part of the story, too, we're giving away tickets to see Buju Banton, Stephen Marley and Gramps Morgan on July 9th. Win tickets!

THE MAN BEHIND BOSTON’S NEXT LANDMARK

We found a way to be nosy and call it networking. The Local's List is our weekly excuse to chat with cool people doing cool things around New England, and on Juneteenth, we're thinking about the people helping shape Boston's future by honoring its history. Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries, President and CEO of Embrace Boston, is doing just that, leading an ambitious project to transform a DTX building near The Embrace into a year-round gathering space.

THIS WEEKEND

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• Now more than ever is the time to amplify Black voices and come together in community. Check out these events happening around Boston and be part of it.

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