Perspectives on York’s racial unrest, Session 1: Housing

Saturday, July 19, is Keep PA Beautiful Day, and we’re looking for lots of helpers to work on volunteer projects. You will be doing cleaning, painting, repairs and more to the Colonial Complex sites in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt, and we’ll have FREE donuts, pizza, coffee and water for everybody. To register: Click on the link below; click on Contact Information and fill in the boxes; click on Saturday, July 19, and scroll down to York and pick a shift.
“York is at an important crossroads in its history,” – Jeff Kirkland, President of the York African American Historical Preservation Society. Hosted with the York Daily Record, author Jim McClure outlined the powerful discussions hosted on September’s forum meeting and has given us permission to re-post his article. Be sure to join us for our next forum meeting held on Thursday, October 17 at 7PM at Logos Academy. October’s discussion and panel will focus on the topic of Medical Care.
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/history/blogs/york-town-square/2019/09/23/empowered-community-best-way-tackle-york-city-issues/2422112001/?fbclid=IwAR2EURkbiJvRUC8yB_T-J6WhB_G4QCv8sDQcM38edSbCf9k1yAumZ7pCm2s