The change in light is noticeable. It’s almost 5 o’clock, and still light at the end of the day. No need for a flashlight when I take Abby out or bring in firewood. Even though the week has been gray and rainy, I notice that it stays light later every evening. There are always odd […]
For many, the Fourth of July is synonymous with jubilation; fireworks, parades, hot dogs, and flashy displays of red, white, and blue. For others, it’s a day of reflection on the meaning behind patriotism. This year, the Fourth marks the 246-year commemoration of the second continental congress passing the United States Declaration of Independence, repudiating […]
Martha’s Vineyard schools will wipe Columbus Day from the calendar and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 10, 2022. After an extensive presentation by Lisa Pimentel and Jocelyn Coleman Walton, co-chairs of the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition (MVDC) education committee, the All-Island School Committee voted unanimously to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus […]
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition and several other Island organizations at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs for a celebration of diverse cultures with art, music, and poetry as part of the “Truth and Joy” weekend. Kicking off the celebration on Friday, June 24, the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard will dedicate a […]
Join The Yard and the Urban Bush Women at the Tabernacle for a special event recognizing and celebrating the racial history of the Island. Organized by the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition, the event is led by artistic director Chanon Judson, who will offer a short performance of a classic Bush Women’s repertory work that pays […]