Nestled near one another on 20th and Union, events venue Made Space and salon Loving Room opened during the pandemic and have quickly become generative, #BlackCentered, and creative #SafeSpaces in the neighborhood. And from July 29 to 30, the two businesses are collaborating to throw Books Bites n’ Beats, a neighborhood #BlockParty celebrating the #Black#diaspora in the Central District with food, music, dance, films, and books.
The Brooklyn neighborhood has the dubious distinction of being one of Portland's only close-in neighborhoods w/ zero greenway miles. While the 2030 Bike Plan calls for greenways on SE 16th Ave, 9th Ave, and Center St, none of those exist yet — except for 1 block, tomorrow only! (Sat July 22) Walk, roll, or ride on a temporarily-calmed section of 16th Ave anytime noon–8pm:
In honor of this Juneteenth, Evanston is organizing the 4th annual Juneteenth Parade to celebrate the Black community's resilience and contributions to our society. June 17, 2023 10:45am - 6:00pm...
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City of Evanston Honors Juneteenth: Parade & Celebration (www.cityofevanston.org)
In honor of this Juneteenth, Evanston is organizing the 4th annual Juneteenth Parade to celebrate the Black community's resilience and contributions to our society. June 17, 2023 10:45am - 6:00pm...
Champaign-Urbana transit honors Juneteenth with free rides and block party celebration (newschannel20.com)
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District is celebrating Juneteenth with free rides on the holiday and a block party on Friday.