History and significance of Juneteenth as CM Lewis presents the Northwest African-American Museum with the 2026 proclamation. Juneteenth Proclamation

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I was pleased to present the 2026 Juneteenth proclamation to the Northwest African-American Museum for their work to tell the story of freedom in America – and the on-going work to protect it.

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Left to right: CM Balducci (D6), CM Barón (D4), CM Dunn (D9), Eric Greer, Board Member Northwest African-American Museum (NAAM), Sherry Williams Board Vice Chair, NAAM, CM Perry (D3), CM Lewis (D2), CM von Reichbauer (D7), CM Mosqueda (D8) CM Dembowski (D9) and CM Fain (D5).

The Council also commemorated PRIDE with a proclamation recognizing the movement for respect and dignity to people of all orientations and identities. Councilmember Jorge L. Barón presented this proclamation to Entre Hermanos.

Left to right: Timothy Billing – CM Fain (D5), Hyeok Kim, Chief Operating Officer -Executive Zahilay, CM Mosqueda (D8), CM Fain (D5), friends, CM Perry (D3), Deaunte Damper 2026 Seattle PRIDE Grand Marshal, Evelyn Chow, CM Balducci, Jose Vazquez - Entre Hermanos, CM von Reichbauer (D7), CM Lewis (D2), CM Barón (D4), CM Dembowski (D1).