RUN RICHMOND 16.19

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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09/30/2023 07:00 AM 09/30/2023 12:00 PM America/Anguilla RUN RICHMOND 16.19 The history of Richmond, Virginia – from the beginnings of the Transatlantic Slave Trade to the American Civil War and the toppling of the confederate statues on Monument Avenue – encapsulates the history of the nation itself. It hence offers the ideal setting for RUN RICHMOND 16.19, the cultural running event  that lets you experience +400 years of Black history – up close and personal. Through our running/walking courses of 16.19K and 6.19K and a community-powered finish festival we commemorate the sacrifices & achievements our African American brothers  & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity. This event is organized by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in ... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/richmond/events/kanawha-plaza/run-richmond-1619-87514?ref=uceaddevent Kanawha Plaza, East Canal Street, Richmond, VA, 23219

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Capitol District (Richmond)
Central Office (Richmond)
City Center (Richmond)
Gambles Hill (Richmond)

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The history of Richmond, Virginia – from the beginnings of the Transatlantic Slave Trade to the American Civil War and the toppling of the confederate statues on Monument Avenue – encapsulates the history of the nation itself. It hence offers the ideal setting for RUN RICHMOND 16.19, the cultural running event  that lets you experience +400 years of Black history – up close and personal. Through our running/walking courses of 16.19K and 6.19K and a community-powered finish festival we commemorate the sacrifices & achievements our African American brothers  & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity. This event is organized by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in close collaboration with the City of Richmond, the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and Sports Backers.

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