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Richmond Celebrates Juneteenth with Parade and Festival

Richmond came together to celebrate Juneteenth with its annual parade and festival on Saturday. The Richmond Juneteenth Family Parade & Festival kicked off with a parade beginning at the Booker T. Anderson Center and ending at Nicholl Park. A festival followed at the park featuring live music, food, fun activities for kids and community resource booths.

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2 years ago

June 25, 2023

Oakland Post

Nat Bates rides along in Richmond’s 2023 Juneteenth parade. Photo by Mike Kinney.

By Mike Kinney

Richmond came together to celebrate Juneteenth with its annual parade and festival on Saturday.

The Richmond Juneteenth Family Parade & Festival kicked off with a parade beginning at the Booker T. Anderson Center and ending at Nicholl Park. A festival followed at the park featuring live music, food, fun activities for kids and community resource booths.

The Rev. George Brown and Community Leader Myrtle Braxton were honorees of this year’s event, which brought thousands of community members together at Nicholl Park, according to organizers.

“Once again, the community has come together organize and conduct this dynamic parade and festival,” said Rev. Andre Shumake, community outreach director at Nystrom Elementary School. “We had many African-American youth participate in this year’s Juneteenth festivities, what it showed them, was people from all races can work together to bring peace and harmony to Richmond.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation—when Major General Gordon Granger and his Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, TX and announced the Civil War had ended and that slaves were free. For more information on this history, go here.

Sponsors of the 2023 Richmond Juneteenth Parade and Festival include AC Transit, BART, Chevron, City of Richmond, NBA, Life-Long Medical, Bank of the West, Mechanics Bank, Republic Services, Travis Credit Union, Sims Metal Management and the City of Richmond’s Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS).

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.