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Council committee adopts plan to create Juneteenth Next Gen Legacy Lab to engage young people at festivals
Summary
The Committee on Legislation voted to adopt a proposal to establish a Juneteenth Next Gen Legacy Lab and Special Events Advisory Board to create year-round, youth-focused programming for Juneteenth and other city events.
Councilwoman Everhart urged the Committee on Legislation on July 1 to create a Juneteenth Next Gen Legacy Lab and Special Events Advisory Board to provide age-appropriate activities for young people at the Juneteenth Festival and other city events.
Everhart said the lab is meant to give young people constructive options during festivals and throughout the year, and to bring youth organizations and young people “to the same table.” She told the committee, “Every year, we have an issue in our city where young people participate in violent…
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