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Richmond honors the "Black 9" and Judge Henry Ramsey Jr.; surviving officers and families recognized
Summary
The City of Richmond presented proclamations and remarks honoring nine Black Richmond police officers who in 1969 challenged police brutality and discrimination and their attorney, Judge Henry Ramsey Jr.; survivors, families and the Guardians of Justice participated in the recognition.
Richmond marked Black History Month by formally honoring the “Black 9” — nine Black Richmond police officers who in the late 1960s exposed racial discrimination and police brutality within the department — and their attorney, Judge George Henry Ramsey Jr.
Councilmember Soheila Bana opened the program, saying Richmond should celebrate local leaders who pressed for institutional accountability. “They demanded justice…they sacrificed everything and they stood up when nobody expected them to,” Bana said, noting the officers’ role in founding the Guardians of Justice.
The council presented proclamations recognizing…
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