In honor of Juneteenth weekend, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis led a procession through Downtown Houston on June 20. The event included the unveiling of new historical markers dedicated to formerly enslaved people and victims of lynching in Harris County, and the presentation of the design for Harris County Remembrance Park.
In their own words
“Juneteenth reminds us that freedom has always had to be fought for, protected, expanded and made real in people’s daily lives,” Ellis said. “This project will transform a place shaped by history into a public space for reflection, learning, gathering and action.”
A closer look
