RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Richmond City Council Green City Commission to hold meeting
Commission to assist by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts
WHAT The Richmond City Council Green City Commission will hold an official meeting. This meeting is free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include the following;
I. Call to Order
A. Approve Roster
B. Commission Vacancy
II. Approval of April 18th 2011 Meeting Minutes
III. Review Commission Responsibilities and Duties
IV. Establish Committees
V. Reporting Timetable
VI. Review of City of Richmond’s Sustainability efforts (distributed by Alicia Zatcoff)
VII. Presentation Requested by Emerging Leaders in Architecture, Virginia AIA
VIII. Establish Meeting Schedule
IX. Adjourn
WHEN Monday, June 6, 2011
1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street, 3rd Floor; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(Free parking is located on the West side of Richmond Main Street Station in a gravel lot below the interstate and, when looking at the building, the entrance is the far left door.
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission
CONTACT For more information please contact K.C. McGurren, Chairman, Richmond City Council Green City Commission, at 804.212.1295 (tel); 804.225.9843 (office); or kc.mcgurren@earthcraftvirginia.org (email)
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Green City Commission on October 26, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2009-175-185. The purpose of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission is to assist Richmond citizens by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts.
The Richmond City Council Green City Commission consists of nine members, seven appointed by Richmond City Council and two by the Mayor, one of whom shall be the director of a department of City government or such director’s designee. Richmond City Council Green City Commission members appointed to date include:
• Robert M. Cross, Principal Architect, R. Michael Cross Design Group
• Amber K. Foster, Sustainability consultant, Greener Results Consulting
• Chris Earley, Principal, Greening Urban, LLC
• Sandra L. Earley, Principal, Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
• K. C. McGurren, Executive Director, EarthCraft Virginia
• James D. Robb, Environmental Coordinator/Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Catherine’s School
• Daniel K. Slone, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Richmond government boards, commissions, committees and task forces _________________
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created. Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions.
Appointed public bodies provide needed intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase government openness, inclusion and transparency. Membership on these entities offers citizens an opportunity to learn more about their local government and to use their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of the public good. All citizens are invited and encouraged to apply to serve.
Individual membership requirements are different for each public body, which range from advisory to policy to governing. Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to four years. Time commitments vary from a couple hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Incumbents are also considered for reappointment at the conclusion of their terms.
In addition to the 55 current local and regional public bodies, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for a total of 61 entities (governmental and non-governmental).
All citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local or regional public government body or non-government organization (a list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members, to are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT
For more information regarding local or regional public government body or non-government organization, that Richmond City Council appoints members, please call 804.646.7955; or visit: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Highland Park Targeted Public Safety Enforcement Zone to be established: Community meeting tonight
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Highland Park Targeted Public Safety Enforcement Zone to be established: Community meeting tonight
All Highland Park Neighborhood Residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and the Richmond Police Department will hold a meeting to discuss the establishment of a Highland Park Targeted Public Safety Enforcement Zone. The meeting is for all citizens living in Richmond’s Highland Park Neighborhood, located the northern part of the Gateway 6th District.
WHEN Wednesday, May 25, 2011
6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Community Center
3300 First Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23224
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
Richmond Police Department
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Highland Park Targeted Public Safety Enforcement Zone to be established: Community meeting tonight
All Highland Park Neighborhood Residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and the Richmond Police Department will hold a meeting to discuss the establishment of a Highland Park Targeted Public Safety Enforcement Zone. The meeting is for all citizens living in Richmond’s Highland Park Neighborhood, located the northern part of the Gateway 6th District.
WHEN Wednesday, May 25, 2011
6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Community Center
3300 First Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23224
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
Richmond Police Department
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th District: Neighborhood Crime Prevention
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th District: Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Entire Southwest 4th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District. Councilwoman Graziano holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Southwest 4th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting includes:
Agenda
• Richmond Sustainability Officer to speak
• Presentation on Neighborhood Crime Prevention
WHEN Wednesday, June 8, 2011
7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District
CONTACT For more information, please call Councilwoman Graziano, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th District: Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Entire Southwest 4th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District. Councilwoman Graziano holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Southwest 4th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting includes:
Agenda
• Richmond Sustainability Officer to speak
• Presentation on Neighborhood Crime Prevention
WHEN Wednesday, June 8, 2011
7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District
CONTACT For more information, please call Councilwoman Graziano, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Councilwoman Robertson to hold Highland Park Community Meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold Highland Park Community Meeting
This event is free and all Highland Park Community Residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a Highland Park Community Meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This event is free and all Highland Park Community Residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free. The event will include:
Activities
• Basketball
• Refreshments
• Music
Presentations
• Community Gardens
• Community Leaders Speak
• Safe Community Strategy
• Youth and Family Strengthening
WHEN Wednesday, June 1, 2011 (Rain or Shine)
5:00-6:30 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Community Center
3300 First Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23224
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDanniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold Highland Park Community Meeting
This event is free and all Highland Park Community Residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a Highland Park Community Meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This event is free and all Highland Park Community Residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free. The event will include:
Activities
• Basketball
• Refreshments
• Music
Presentations
• Community Gardens
• Community Leaders Speak
• Safe Community Strategy
• Youth and Family Strengthening
WHEN Wednesday, June 1, 2011 (Rain or Shine)
5:00-6:30 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Community Center
3300 First Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23224
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDanniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Richmond Sister Cities Commission to welcome Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to Richmond
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Richmond Sister Cities Commission to welcome Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to Richmond
National Society of Black Engineers membership recruitment event
WHAT The Richmond Sister Cities Commission will welcome His Excellency, Martin Andjaba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to Richmond for a meeting promoting the National Society of Black Engineers.
The Ambassador will be visiting the Nubian Village Academy, which is a National Society of Black Engineers Junior Chapter member, for a membership recruitment event. The title of the meeting is “Benefits of a membership with the National Society of Black Engineers” and the keynote speaker will be Carl Mack, Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers.
The Richmond Sister Cities Commission is honored to welcome the distinguished ambassador from this important African country, which includes the Richmond Sister City of Windhoek, Namibia.
The Nubian Village Academy, located at Trinity Baptist Church in Richmond, was established in 2001 and is a private school for urban students from Pre-k through the 8th grade.
Founded in 1975, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is an international professional organization that was established to promote the academic and professional success of black engineers. The NSBE provides leadership training, professional development, mentoring, and career placement services. NSBE is comprised of 242 collegiate, 70 professional and 82 pre-college active chapters nationwide and internationally. NSBE is governed by an executive board of college students and engineering professionals and is operated by a professional staff located in Alexandria, Virginia.
WHEN Wednesday, May 18, 2011
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Nubian Village Academy, located at Trinity Baptist Church
Being Held in the Trinity Baptist Church – K.D. Turner Auditorium
2811 Fendall Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
WHO His Excellency, Martin Andjaba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to the United States of America
Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Members of the Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Nin-Aseeya Ra-El, Member, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Executive Director, Nubian Village Academy, Inc.; President/CEO, Success Coach, Vision III Investment, LLC; Professional Travel Organizer, My Vision Travels – Club
Carl Mack, Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers
CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond Sister Cities Commission, please contact Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.646.6046 or my.lan.tran@richmondgov.com (email), or visit the website, at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionSisterCities/index.aspx
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Richmond Council in 1980. The Commission operates under Council guidelines provided and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.
An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.
For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.
Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.
Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe)
2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia)
3. Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China (Asia)
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)
Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.
Recent Sister Cities Activities _____________________________________________________________
Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is our city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.
In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.
On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.
Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.
Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.
Saitama, Japan
Annual student, academic, sports and cultural exchange programs.
Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission consists of 13 members, of whom at least one is a Councilmember. Commission members are appointed by Richmond City Council for a term consisting of three years and no person appointed is eligible to serve more than two successive terms, although persons appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms. Members appointed to the Commission are required to either reside or work in the City of Richmond. Originally comprised of 19 members, in 2009 Richmond Sister Cities Commission (SCC) was lowered to 13 members.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Richmond Sister Cities Commission to welcome Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to Richmond
National Society of Black Engineers membership recruitment event
WHAT The Richmond Sister Cities Commission will welcome His Excellency, Martin Andjaba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to Richmond for a meeting promoting the National Society of Black Engineers.
The Ambassador will be visiting the Nubian Village Academy, which is a National Society of Black Engineers Junior Chapter member, for a membership recruitment event. The title of the meeting is “Benefits of a membership with the National Society of Black Engineers” and the keynote speaker will be Carl Mack, Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers.
The Richmond Sister Cities Commission is honored to welcome the distinguished ambassador from this important African country, which includes the Richmond Sister City of Windhoek, Namibia.
The Nubian Village Academy, located at Trinity Baptist Church in Richmond, was established in 2001 and is a private school for urban students from Pre-k through the 8th grade.
Founded in 1975, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is an international professional organization that was established to promote the academic and professional success of black engineers. The NSBE provides leadership training, professional development, mentoring, and career placement services. NSBE is comprised of 242 collegiate, 70 professional and 82 pre-college active chapters nationwide and internationally. NSBE is governed by an executive board of college students and engineering professionals and is operated by a professional staff located in Alexandria, Virginia.
WHEN Wednesday, May 18, 2011
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Nubian Village Academy, located at Trinity Baptist Church
Being Held in the Trinity Baptist Church – K.D. Turner Auditorium
2811 Fendall Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
WHO His Excellency, Martin Andjaba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to the United States of America
Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Members of the Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Nin-Aseeya Ra-El, Member, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Executive Director, Nubian Village Academy, Inc.; President/CEO, Success Coach, Vision III Investment, LLC; Professional Travel Organizer, My Vision Travels – Club
Carl Mack, Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers
CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond Sister Cities Commission, please contact Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.646.6046 or my.lan.tran@richmondgov.com (email), or visit the website, at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionSisterCities/index.aspx
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Richmond Council in 1980. The Commission operates under Council guidelines provided and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.
An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.
For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.
Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.
Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe)
2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia)
3. Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China (Asia)
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)
Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.
Recent Sister Cities Activities _____________________________________________________________
Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is our city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.
In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.
On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.
Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.
Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.
Saitama, Japan
Annual student, academic, sports and cultural exchange programs.
Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission consists of 13 members, of whom at least one is a Councilmember. Commission members are appointed by Richmond City Council for a term consisting of three years and no person appointed is eligible to serve more than two successive terms, although persons appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms. Members appointed to the Commission are required to either reside or work in the City of Richmond. Originally comprised of 19 members, in 2009 Richmond Sister Cities Commission (SCC) was lowered to 13 members.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic or open agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School - Cafeteria
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End 1st District)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic or open agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School - Cafeteria
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End 1st District)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold “Visioning Charette” meeting to create a Heritage District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold “Visioning Charette” meeting to create a Heritage District
To include Richmond Slave Trail, United States National Slavery Museum, Richmond African Burial Ground, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Site and a state-of-the-art Genealogy Center
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a “Visioning Charrette” to create a Heritage District, United States National Slavery Museum and Genealogy Center on the Richmond Slave Trail.
On Sunday, April 10, 2011, more than 2,500 people joined the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission and the City of Richmond in the Unveiling of 17 Historic Markers along the Richmond Slave Trail.
This was a monumental step and the Commission is now in the process of planning a next phase of establishing a proposed Heritage District that will include the Richmond Slave Trail, a United States National Slavery Museum, Richmond African Burial Ground, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Site and a state-of-the-art Genealogy Center.
To move this historic project forward, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has scheduled a two-day “Visioning Charette.” The attendees of this “Visioning Charette” will spend two days discussing and creating the vision for the development of the Heritage District, a U.S. National Slavery Museum, Genealogy Center and other aspects of the Richmond Slave Trail.
To develop the Heritage District in a spirit of collaboration, partnership and inclusion, a Public Hearing will be scheduled in June to give the public an opportunity to provide input and comment on proposed plans for the project.
WHEN Thursday, May 12, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 13, 2011
8:00 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Dominion Resources, Conference room
120 Tredegar Street
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District,
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
Background _________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.
Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:
• 2011
Unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail Markers located throughout the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, marking sites that help tell the historic journey, human impact, and the role Richmond played in the tragic history of slavery.
• 2009
Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.
• 2009
Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and
Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2008
Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural
artifacts.
• 2008 – 2009
Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which
included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2007
Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue,
erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of
the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2006
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2003
Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. Owned by Robert Lumpkin, the jail was a place that tens of thousands of African men, women and children were "stored" before being transported to slave owners living in states where slavery was legal. Following Lumpkin's death shortly after the Civil war, his common law widowed wife Mary Lumpkin, who was African-American, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased the jail to Reverend Nathaniel Colver, who established a school for freed slaves at the site. Founded by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the National Theological Institute, the school grew into what is now Virginia Union University.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold “Visioning Charette” meeting to create a Heritage District
To include Richmond Slave Trail, United States National Slavery Museum, Richmond African Burial Ground, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Site and a state-of-the-art Genealogy Center
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a “Visioning Charrette” to create a Heritage District, United States National Slavery Museum and Genealogy Center on the Richmond Slave Trail.
On Sunday, April 10, 2011, more than 2,500 people joined the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission and the City of Richmond in the Unveiling of 17 Historic Markers along the Richmond Slave Trail.
This was a monumental step and the Commission is now in the process of planning a next phase of establishing a proposed Heritage District that will include the Richmond Slave Trail, a United States National Slavery Museum, Richmond African Burial Ground, Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Site and a state-of-the-art Genealogy Center.
To move this historic project forward, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has scheduled a two-day “Visioning Charette.” The attendees of this “Visioning Charette” will spend two days discussing and creating the vision for the development of the Heritage District, a U.S. National Slavery Museum, Genealogy Center and other aspects of the Richmond Slave Trail.
To develop the Heritage District in a spirit of collaboration, partnership and inclusion, a Public Hearing will be scheduled in June to give the public an opportunity to provide input and comment on proposed plans for the project.
WHEN Thursday, May 12, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 13, 2011
8:00 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Dominion Resources, Conference room
120 Tredegar Street
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District,
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
Background _________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.
Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:
• 2011
Unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail Markers located throughout the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, marking sites that help tell the historic journey, human impact, and the role Richmond played in the tragic history of slavery.
• 2009
Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.
• 2009
Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and
Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2008
Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural
artifacts.
• 2008 – 2009
Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which
included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2007
Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue,
erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of
the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2006
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2003
Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. Owned by Robert Lumpkin, the jail was a place that tens of thousands of African men, women and children were "stored" before being transported to slave owners living in states where slavery was legal. Following Lumpkin's death shortly after the Civil war, his common law widowed wife Mary Lumpkin, who was African-American, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased the jail to Reverend Nathaniel Colver, who established a school for freed slaves at the site. Founded by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the National Theological Institute, the school grew into what is now Virginia Union University.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
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