TOMORROW: The City of North Las Vegas is hosting a flag raising ceremony ahead of Juneteenth commemoration

City of North Las Vegas sent this bulletin at 06/02/2021 06:00 PM PDT

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North Las Vegas — Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown and the City of North Las Vegas invite the community to a flag raising ceremony tomorrow, Thursday, ahead of Juneteenth, the annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Wednesday evening, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2665, commemorating Juneteenth as an annual celebration in North Las Vegas, recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of the African American community. The resolution also designates June 19 of each year as a day of remembrance of the past suffering of enslaved African Americans and celebration of their freedom, equality and enduring hope for the future.

"Juneteenth is a day that we come together, young and old, people of all races, to listen, learn and reflect on its true meaning," said Councilwoman Goynes-Brown. "It is a day that brings us one step closer to ending the vicious cycle of racism and injustices in this country. Juneteenth is a day that we pray for continued and eternal peace."

For more information on Juneteenth events being hosted around Clark County, visit www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

WHAT: Flag raising ceremony for the Juneteenth flag

WHO: Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown; Deborah Evans, President, National Juneteenth Observance Foundation NV

WHEN: 9 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 3, 2021

WHERE: North Las Vegas City Hall flagpole, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas

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