Honor 4 Black community leaders for decades of neighborhood council service
In Plain English
The city recognizes Doris Mason, A.J. Jelani, J.C. Farr Jr., and Nat Nathaniel Bates for their long-term civic engagement and neighborhood council contributions. These leaders have strengthened Richmond's neighborhoods through decades of community service. The Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council will celebrate these honorees at its February meeting.
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