Recognizing Saturday, June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia, in honor of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved Black people were finally freed in the United States of America, declaring the annual Juneteenth Philly Festival and Johnson House Historic Site Festival as Philadelphia?s official Juneteenth celebrations, and advocating for the City of Philadelphia to become the official home of the National Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Sharrelle Barber for her appointment as Director of The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity at Drexel University.
Recognizing and honoring Omar Tate for his efforts to address food insecurity, elevate Black food and culture, and to create a safe community space through his work to open the Honeysuckle community center.
Honoring the life and legacy of former Council President Anna Verna, a political trailblazer and beloved public servant, on the occasion of her passing.
Honoring the inaugural graduating class of eight fellows of WOMEN?S WAY Change the Narrative Fellowship Program, an initiative of the Women?s Economic Security Initiative (WESI).
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Traci Carter, for creating the youth anti-violence program, Anchors Camp, after losing his brother to gun violence.
Honoring and congratulating Im Ja Choi, founder and CEO of Penn Asian Senior Services, for her steadfast service to the local Asian American community on the occasion of her retirement.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Jason Wingard for his new position as the first Black president of Temple University in its 137-year history.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Economic Opportunity Plans,? by establishing new definitions and clarifying the manner in which credit is given for M/W/DSBE participation, all under certain terms and conditions.
Amending Chapter 13-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Water Pipe,? to require disclosure of the ownership structure of water and sewer lines; all under certain terms and conditions.
