Juneteenth is now a state holiday in Virginia and a federal holiday. Elegba Folklore Society describes The History of Juneteenth as a freedom celebration that became a tradition when, on June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger sailed into Galveston harbor and issued … [Read more...] about Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia
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Richmond area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemorative and service events
Monday, January 17, 2022 marks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. King was an American Baptist minister, Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. … [Read more...] about Richmond area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemorative and service events
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