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Fort Worth council backs $15 million pledge for National Juneteenth Museum, moves community services to Hazel Harvey Peace Center
Summary
The Fort Worth City Council voted to support development of a National Juneteenth Museum and affirmed a planned $15 million city commitment while confirming relocation plans for the Southside Community Center to the Hazel Harvey Peace Center.
The Fort Worth City Council voted Tuesday to approve a resolution supporting the development of a National Juneteenth Museum and to affirm a $15,000,000 city commitment toward the project.
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Chris Nettles, passed after an amendment to extend a referenced date in section 5 to Oct. 31, 2027. Mayor Pro Tem Gina Bivens seconded the motion; the council voted to adopt the resolution.
The measure directs city support for the museum effort and confirms that services now at the Southside Community Center will be relocated to the Hazel Harvey Peace Center to preserve the center’s programs…
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