At the July 28 press conference, Mayor Stoney announced a financial commitment to the memorial park of money he said was ready and available for use. Apparently it wasn't quite true. City Council must approve the use of the funds for this purpose.
A project of the Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project was established on October 10, 2004 to apply historical insight to contemporary dynamics to help oppressed peoples exercise their right to self-determination. Our logo is "NEA ONNIM," an Adinkra symbol of knowledge and our capacity for and right to life-long learning.