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BY JOHANNA MILLER
n celebration of Juneteenth, local arts organizations will come together for Murals / Art / Activism, a multimedia project highlighting the importance of public art in activism. Juneteenth is the oldest national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. The holiday has seen increasing recognition in recent years, with events being held nationwide. Murals / Art / Activism begins on June 15, with two documentary films available to stream for free for four days via the Watsonville Film Festival’s (WFF) website. Later that week, festival organizers will host a Zoom event with the filmmakers and artists.
Ayse Gursoz
JUNE 11 -17, 2021 | PAJARO VALLEY MAGAZINE
follows the story of a neighborhood in Oakland resisting against gentrification.
