Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Honors Arrival Of The First Africans 399 Years Ago
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
"The annual remembrance of the arrival of the first Africans offers an opportunity to elevate the untold and under-told stories of the first Africans in English North America, and challenge inaccurate historical narratives about 399 years of the African American experience in America," said Kathy Spangler, Executive Director of the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution.
Key Points:
- "The annual remembrance of the arrival of the first Africans offers an opportunity to elevate the untold and under-told stories of the first Africans in English North America, and challenge inaccurate historical narratives about 399 years of the African American experience in America," said Kathy Spangler, Executive Director of the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution.
- Diversity is a central theme in Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, which will host more than 20 events, programs and educational initiatives over the coming 18 months.
- The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, highlights events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence America today.
- Dominion Resources is an American Evolution Founding Partner and Altria Group and TowneBank are Virginia Colony Partners.