Issue proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth

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In Plain English

The city formally honors Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. Richmond celebrates the African American community's contributions to the city's cultural and economic growth. The annual Juneteenth festival happens June 22 at Nicholl Park with a parade starting at Kennedy High School.

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