While there was an eagerness to celebrate the anniversary of Juneteenth, there was also fear about how those celebrations would be received, given the already existing backlash against emancipation and the fall of the Confederacy. In places like Richmond, VA, the fear was so great that the African American community made sure to advertise whatContinue reading “Juneteenth Part 3: The History of Celebrating The Holiday”
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Council Recap: Downtown Campus Update, Urban Forest Master Plan, Healthy Homes Program
Wilmington City Council holding its first regular meeting for the month of June. First up, the Urban Forest Master Plan was presented to council. This plan aids in prioritizing tree maintenance and is an essential tool in helping to enhance the city’s urban forest. “And that leads to the question of why plan? In short,Continue reading “Council Recap: Downtown Campus Update, Urban Forest Master Plan, Healthy Homes Program”
The Importance Of A “Healthy Home” To Your Family’s Well-Being
It’s June and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has kicked off this year’s National Healthy Homes Month, an annual campaign highlighting the direct link between housing quality and residents’ health. National Healthy Homes Month serves to educate families and communities about the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy home byContinue reading “The Importance Of A “Healthy Home” To Your Family’s Well-Being”
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