Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony

We invite you to join members of City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City’s Administration on the Plaza of the Municipal Services Center for a UA Juneteenth recognition program and the raising of the Juneteenth flag.

The ceremony will feature keynote speaker, Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League. A passionate advocate for social justice and racial equity, Ms. Hightower has transformed the organization into an effective force in helping individuals and families overcome poverty and achieve self-sufficiency. Ms. Hightower’s professional portfolio includes a wealth of experiences in athletics, education, and public service. Those opportunities propelled her toward the pursuit of excellence and to advocate for equality, equity, and fairness in her leadership roles in K-12 and higher education, government affairs, amateur athletics, and the not-for-profit human services.

A musical performance will be provided by members of Urban Strings Columbus. Founded in 2007, Urban Strings recruits and supports urban, African American and Minority Youth, providing them with instruction and inspiring them to become accomplished string musicians.