FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
SUBJECT: Proclamation – “Juneteenth” – June 19, 2024
The City Council will present a Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024, as “Juneteenth” in the City of Santa Maria.
BACKGROUND:
In honor of Black ancestors, to celebrate freedom, and showcase Black joy and culture on the Central Coast.
NAACP Santa Barbara and the Santa Maria -Lompoc NAACP invite everyone to participate in annual Juneteenth events where community members unite to celebrate the liberation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. For more information on the festivities, go to santamarialompocnaacp.org or juneteenthsb.org.
The community events will also honor local Black artists, performers, and organizations with food, dancing, and singing.
Proclamation Requested by: Angie Bolden, Regional Advisor for Black Student Union
Attachment: Proclamation