The Island is gearing up for a major Juneteenth weekend to celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. Often observed through celebrations of African American culture and pride, Juneteenth is recognized annually on June 19, and Island individuals, organizations, and businesses are coming together to recognize the important holiday that was just […]
From time to time, The Times will feature dispatches from Islanders around the globe. This week, Elaine Cawley Weintraub writes from County Mayo, Ireland. She is at her family home for a few weeks of rest and recreation after a very busy summer season. The history of Ireland is written in her landscape. While walking […]
“It’s very important that students understand that life is about choices made, and that we all face significant choices. The choices we make effect the environment in which we live,” explained cofounder and tour leader of the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard Elaine Cawley Weintraub, when asked about the group’s new children’s book. […]
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Fighting for justice and inclusion
The story of the NAACP on Martha’s Vineyard.
Demonstration march to the Whaling Church by Williamston visitors and Edgartown hosts, Dec. 1963. Courtesy M.V. Museum
Williamston, N.C., delegation invited to Edgartown and hosted by the M.V. NAACP, December 1963. Courtesy M.V. Museum
Williamston, N.C., delegation invited to Edgartown by the Rev. Henry Bird, December 1963. Courtesy M.V. Museum
M.V. NAACP float in Edgartown Fourth of July parade, 1964. Courtesy M.V. Museum
Myrlie Evers, widow of Medgar Evers, at the Edgartown summer home of national NAACP president and Edgartown summer resident Kivie Kaplan, standing, and his wife Emily Kaplan, seated left. Circa 1964. Courtesy M.V. Museum