Honor Douglas Ellison and Inez Watson and recognize the Watson Ellison Foundation
In Plain English
Douglas Ellison was Richmond's second Black police officer and first Black sergeant, serving 27 years starting in 1946. Inez Watson provided childcare and community support for decades after moving to Richmond in 1967. Their granddaughter founded the Watson Ellison Foundation to help families dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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