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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— REDLANDS, CA— On Saturday, June 16, the City of Redlands held its first annual Juneteenth celebration at Israel Beal Park. To commemorate the momentous occasion, the city unveiled the memorial honoring the late Israel Beal, who was an African American who helped in founding the city.
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- Monument honoring Redlands’ early resident & builder, Israel Beal
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- Photo of Redlands & area officials, sponsors, & others includes: Curt Lewis, Representing Congress Member, Pete Aguilar; two members, Redlands City Council; James Ramos, Member San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, & candidate for election to Congress; Redlands Chief of Police; (?) & Juneteenth Celebration Co-Chairs; Mario Saucedo, & Pastor Anthony Green.
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- Mario Saucedo
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- Pastor Anthony Green
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- ‘Colors’ Honor Guard
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- Curt Lewis presented a ‘Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition’ to the granddaughter of Isreal Beal
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- County Supervisor, James Ramos awarded the County Board of Supervisors ‘Certificate of Recognition’ to the Second Baptist Church of Redlands. Pastor, Anthony Green received the ‘Award’ on behalf of the church
