We have an awesome community, and our seniors are our stars. July 4 with Ms. Eleanor Thompson Ms. Eleanor has headed up a July event for 11 years, and this was her last year arranging the parade, cultural dance, community, vendors, and passing out backpacks. It was a great community gathering. We salute Ms. Eleanor,…
Month: August 2023
Juneteenth
The City of Richmond has celebrated Juneteenth for a number of years. However, I noticed that North Richmond doesn’t have it as a community event. Maybe its origins are lesser known here. As a refresher, June 19, 1865, represents the day slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom. So even though it’s not publicly…