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Presentation and Discussion of Juneteenth Celebration of Community Resilience, Healing and Promise
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Meeting Date: June 19, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Mily C. Huntley/Administrative Services Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- City Council (06/16/2021); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (06/16/2021); (E-Mail) All City Staff (06/16/2021)
Department Approval: Serena Wright, Assistant City Manager (06/16/2021)
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) is presenting this special event to the entire community to celebrate Juneteenth as a community.
This event features a presentation by community member Cicely Bingener.
This event includes poetry, music selection, brief history of Juneteenth and interactive dances and games.
The agenda for this special event is as follows:
I. Opening and Welcoming Statement
II. Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
III. Spoken word/poetry
IV. Brief History
V. Musical Selection
VI. Interactive Freedom Dance Lesson
VII. Interactive Community Juneteenth Kahoot Game
VIII. Spoken word/poetry reflection
IX. Interactive wordle-audience chats in response to “I wish push Freedom forward by…”
X. Acknowledgements/Thank you’ s/Adjournment
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Agenda item.
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