City of Sanford Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Committee Update

05/11/23 • 27 min

Members of the City of Sanford REEI Committee share updates, goals, and insight as it relates to this official committee. Including discussions about Sanford Speaks, public meetings, and future plans for the REEI.

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Sanford Cultural Guild & Garden Tour

Join the City of Sanford on this episode as we speak with Caroline Garcia and Robin Theisen, two of three founders of a new local non-profit called the Sanford Cultural Guild. Both Caroline and Robin have great news to share about the Guild's upcoming Garden Tour happening on Saturday, May 6 from 10 am-4 pm. You don't want to miss all the incredible information they have to share about the Guild, the events, and their upcoming projects... all in the name of helping to "enhance the cultural and artistic significance of Sanford through valuable events and beautification projects."

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Florida Emancipation Day Event 2023

Julia Brunson, Georgetown Steering Team Community Leader, and Dr. Connie Lester, Associate Professor, UCF History Department and Director of the RICHES Digital Archiving Project share historic background about the Florida Emancipation, in addition to oral histories (storytelling) and other educational components you can learn from on this day. The event will also include the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by a man portrayed as Union Brigadier General Edward M. McCook. This is a free, family-friendly event, with crafts, games, food vendors, and more! Saturday, May 20, 2023, 12 pm-3 pm, at Hopper Academy, Sanford, FL.