{"id":49391,"date":"2022-06-14T17:06:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T00:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=49391"},"modified":"2022-06-14T17:06:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T00:06:55","slug":"l-a-county-supervisors-designate-sun-villages-jackie-robinson-park-as-county-landmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=49391","title":{"rendered":"L.A. County Supervisors Designate Sun Village\u2019s Jackie Robinson Park as County Landmark"},"content":{"rendered":"

Designation will preserve African American history and cultural significance in the Antelope Valley<\/em><\/p>\n

Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 2022<\/strong> – As Los Angeles County approaches its second official celebration of the Juneteenth holiday and strives to reflect the diversity that\u2019s inherently part of its history, the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance<\/a>\u00a0designating Jackie Robinson Park as a Los Angeles County Landmark.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur County is committed to embracing and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures that are the hallmark of our communities,\u201d said\u00a0Supervisor Kathryn Barger<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s fitting that Sun Village\u2019s historic Jackie Robinson Park will be protected and preserved thanks to its new County landmark designation. I take my responsibility of being a good steward of historic treasures in unincorporated communities seriously. That mission ensures future generations can be exposed to and appreciate the contributions of those who preceded them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jackie Robinson Park was initially approved by the Board of Supervisors in 1958, and was officially dedicated in 1965 during a ceremony that included the attendance of the legendary Jackie Robinson. It was the first in the nation named after Robinson and was spearheaded by the Sun Village Women\u2019s Club, which arranged for a land donation. The park is also associated with events related to the development of Sun Village by African Americans seeking employment and housing unrestricted by discriminatory practices.<\/p>\n

Sun Village\u2019s Juneteenth festival has been occurring for decades and is among the oldest in Southern California. At its\u00a0<\/a>upcoming Juneteenth Festival<\/a>\u00a0on June 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun Village will celebrate Jackie Robinson Park\u2019s designation as a historical landmark. The park is located at 8773 East Avenue R, Sun Village, CA 93543. Visit its\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0to view park images and information on its amenities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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