Issue proclamation recognizing Juneteenth and African American contributions to Richmond
In Plain English
The city formally acknowledges June 19th as Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in 1865. Richmond hosts an annual Juneteenth festival at Nicholl Park on June 21st from 10 AM to 6 PM. The proclamation highlights how African Americans shaped the city's development since World War II.
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