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December 20, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
7. Appearance by Representatives from the Center for Jubilee, Reconciliation and Healing to Receive a "Jubilee Freedom Day" Proclamation
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Description

Representatives from the Center for Jubilee, Reconciliation and Healing will be on hand to receive a proclamation that declares December 21, 2018, as "Jubilee Freedom Day" in Savannah. This important day is significant to the cultural heritage of the City of Savannah. This day celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Africans on December 21, 1864.

The Center for Jubilee, Reconciliation and Healing is the host of the second national exhibit, "Slaves in the City," on December 21, 2018, which pays homage to their contributions to American history. 

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Contact
Edith Gregory, Office of the Mayor
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Review Comments
Attachments
Proclamation "Jubilee Freedom Day".pdf
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