HIGHPOINTMUSEUM CELEBRATESJUNETEENTH WITHOUTDOOREXHIBIT
The High Point Museum commemorated the Juneteenth holiday with a new outdoor exhibition titled “Juneteenth: Freedom Day” on June 15 and 22.
This exhibition explored the historical events of this holiday and its lasting impact on society. From the Emancipation Proclamation to the 13th Amendment to the first celebrations in Texas, visitors will explore documents and photographs that tell the story of Juneteenth and its path to becoming the 11th U.S. federal holiday.
“This exhibit highlights the importance of Juneteenth, not just in Black history but the collective history of all Americans,” said Curator of Education Sara Blanchett. “It addressed the need to converse about why Juneteenth is as pivotal to the American story as July 4th.”
Additionally, the Museum Store also sold copies of "My High Point in Black and White with a Dash of Color" by High Point historian Glenn Chavis. Chavis' book is a collection of the first 100 of 300 articles he wrote for the "News & Record" about his hometown of High Point and its AfricanAmerican history. These articles cover a wide range of topics, from fashion to food to City ordinances.
Admission to the exhibition was free and open to the public.
Recently, the City of High Point was alerted to an illegal dump on Wade Place that included an oil barrel and many oil filters. The city’s Environmental Services & Stormwater Divisions responded to collect and dispose of the remaining oil and filters and to also check the local impact to nearby waters. The roadway was also heavily littered and overgrowth made litter cleanup challenging. The city’s Street Division mowed the area, and a crew from Environmental Services removed eight bags of litter, five tires and some larger debris. While no one wants to come across these environmental hazards, it is excellent to have teamwork that can make sure it is taken care of!
BEECITYHIGHPOINT RECOGNIZEDDURINGNATIONAL
POLLINATORWEEK
On Monday, June 17, the City of High Point City Council recognized National Pollinator Week with a proclamation. Members of the Bee City High Point Committee attended, and the group recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of affiliation with Bee City USA.
The group operates under Keep High Point Beautiful within the Public Services Department. Their goal is to educate residents as to the importance of protecting native pollinator habitats and how they can help support these beneficial insects.
Did you know that one of three items on your plate is there because of a pollinator like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and bats?
CELEBRATING SUMMERWITH HUMANRELATIONS
This month, Human Relations got ready for the summer heat with the kickoff of our annual Swim Pass program! A partnership with Parks & Recreation, the swim passes allow free entry to Washington Terrace Pool every Thursday for all children 16 years old and younger who otherwise couldn’t afford to swim. All families who receive state or federal assistance are eligible for the swim passes.
June also provided Human Relations many wonderful community events where we could talk about not only the pool passes but also fair housing, serving on the Human Relations Commission, and our upcoming backpack giveaway. At the beginning of June, we joined the YWCA Latino Family Center for their FaithAction ID Drive, an annual event that provides a verifiable form of identification to individuals who can’t currently access government-issued forms of ID.
The activities continued two weeks later when Human Relations celebrated the Juneteenth holiday with a weekend of events. Between the N.C. RnB Soul Picnic and the Carl Chavis YMCA’s Juneteenth Celebration, staff educated nearly 300 High Point community members about their fair housing rights.
