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Olympia proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth; Rebecca Howard Park to host community celebration
Summary
The council proclaimed June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth in Olympia and heard from Shauna Hawk of the Women of Color and Leadership Movement about the park celebration, marketplace symbolism and hopes for genealogical research and reparations work.
The Olympia City Council read a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth in Olympia and invited community leaders to speak about upcoming events at Rebecca Howard Park.
Council Member Cooper read the proclamation that traces Juneteenth’s federal origins and local observances, notes Washington state recognition of the holiday and describes…
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