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Lynchburg leaders present proposal for honoring African American history in the Hill City
Read full article: Lynchburg leaders present proposal for honoring African American history in the Hill CityThe total plan costs about $800,000, which leaders say could be funded through grants and other means. The projects could be complete throughout the next decade.
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Virtual town hall focuses on ways to honor African American history in Lynchburg
Read full article: Virtual town hall focuses on ways to honor African American history in LynchburgOver the last several months, city council has discussed the possibility of permanently renaming Fifth Street, which was given the honorary designation of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in 2005.
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Lynchburg leaders want your ideas on how to honor African American history
Read full article: Lynchburg leaders want your ideas on how to honor African American historyLYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg needs your help in shaping the future of the city. Leaders are looking at ways to honor African American history in the Hill City. A new survey wants your idea on who should be recognized and how. The city council considered renaming the roadway after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last month. Once they collect all the data, the city council plans to hold a public hearing on it.