Kira Erickson reports:
The city of Langley is planning its first annual observance of Juneteenth…. commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Langley’s citizen-led Dismantling Systemic Racism Committee recommended that the city declare Juneteenth as a holiday. Since June 19 falls on a Sunday this year, the city will observe the holiday on June 20.
A gathering is planned for 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 in Langley Park, which is located near the intersection of Second Street and Anthes Avenue. A short program will commence around 1 p.m. Councilmember Craig Cyr, Mayor Scott Chaplin, Police Chief Tavier Wasser and Rev. Ezekiel Tennet will all speak.
