Post by zoticgal on Feb 23, 2003 12:03:44 GMT -5
I heard there is a petition (www.geminaction.com/GEMInAction/petition.htm) going before the City Council of Los Angeles, to recognize April 12, as Garifuna Day in Los Angeles. It has been nominated to be voted on by Jan Perry, Councilwoman of the 9th District in Los Angeles and others and it looks as if though it will be approved.
Supposedly if it passes there will be a press conference on the steps of City Hall and officially be proclaimed at the Garifuna Street Festival by members of the City Council. Anyone heard anything about this? And if this is true, who will educate the people of Los Angeles regarding the history of Garifuna people and why is April 12 such an important day for the Garifuna people?
Supposedly if it passes there will be a press conference on the steps of City Hall and officially be proclaimed at the Garifuna Street Festival by members of the City Council. Anyone heard anything about this? And if this is true, who will educate the people of Los Angeles regarding the history of Garifuna people and why is April 12 such an important day for the Garifuna people?