Issue proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth

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In Plain English

Juneteenth commemorates when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. The proclamation honors African Americans' contributions to Richmond's history and development. The city invites residents to attend the annual Juneteenth festival at Nicholl Park on June 22.

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