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Richmond’s Juneteenth Family Day Parade and Festival draws 10,000

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12 years ago

July 5, 2013

Grand Marshal Irma Anderson and son Ahmad Anderson are seated in the Wells Fargo Bank Stagecoach leading thousands of parade participants down Cutting Blvd., in Richmond.

Enjoying activities at the park are Kyani Corbett and Edward Corbett Jr, Endiya Corbett and Tyree Hayes.

Enjoying the activities are Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (third from left) and several of her friends.

Thousands march down Cutting Blvd. in Richmond during the opening of the city’s 10th Annual Juneteenth Family Day Parade and Festival.

By Kia Croom Over 10,000 people from all over the Bay Area came to Richmond Saturday, June 22 to celebrate the city’s 10th Annual Juneteenth Family Day Parade and Festival. It was standing room only at the festival in Nicholl Park, with a crowd that was estimated to be the biggest turnout in the event’s history. “Richmond’s Juneteenth is the best one I have been to all month. I wasn’t going to miss Lakeside for anyone,” said Elise Duncan, who came from from East Oakland to join the celebration. Duncan said she attended Juneteenth events in San Jose, the Fillmore District in San Francisco and Pittsburgh. Sponsors of the 10th Annual Juneteenth Family Day and Festival included: PG&E, Mechanics Bank, DP Security, LifeLong Brookside Community Health Center, Marin Clean Energy, the City of Richmond Office of Neighborhood Safety, KDYA Gospel 1190 The Light, Richmond Community Foundation, Richmond Black Fire Fighters Association, City of Richmond Police Department, Wal-Mart, Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau, the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts,

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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7 days ago

December 4, 2025

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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.