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CITY ATTORNEY <br />Sonia R. Carvalho <br />ACTING CITY MANAGER <br />Alvaro Nuñez <br />CITY CLERK <br />Jennifer L. Hall <br />20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 <br />TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org <br />The City of Santa Ana subsequently hosted their 2nd Annual event in partnership with <br />the OCHC in 2023. The event brought history, culture, education, and families together <br />to celebrate Black History. The event included performances by Talib Kweli, Cherrelle, <br />DJ BattleCat, Lighter Shade of Brown and many more. The Juneteenth festival is a <br />success because it is being hosted in partnership with residents from our community. <br />The OCHC have brought their 45 years of expertise in creating authentic celebrations <br />for the African American Community. Their knowledge and understanding of Juneteenth <br />has allowed the City of Santa Ana to bring the community together to celebrate Black <br />History. <br />After partnering with the OCHC for 2 Juneteenth events, The City of Santa Ana failed to <br />follow through on executing an MOU with the OCHC. The OCHC requested to meet <br />with the City to recap the Juneteenth event, on numerous occasions in 2022, and in <br />2023. The City was non responsive. As a result, <br />The City of Santa Ana received a written complaint from the OCHC in 2023 related to <br />how they were mistreated by the City of Santa Ana. It was not until 2024 that the OCHC <br />had their complaints addressed by Interim City Manager, Tom Hatch. <br />The Juneteenth Festival was inspired by the leadership of Santa Ana residents who <br />came together to celebrate Black History. As a Councilmember I advocated for funding <br />for the Juneteenth festival, because I believe in the mission of the OCHC and saw <br />firsthand how impactful their 2021 Juneteenth celebration was. Over the past two years, <br />The OCHC and our City have brought thousands of residents together. We as a City <br />shall continue to amplify the stories of the African American Community. This event <br />should be led by residents from our City, and from the respective community members <br />who were affected by 400 years of slavery. <br />SUBMITTED BY <br />Councilmember Hernandez <br />EXHIBITS <br />1. Exhibit A: Press release from City announcing event in partnership with OCHC, <br />2023 <br />2. Exhibit B: Article from OC Register, Where to Celebrate, announcing events <br />across OC, City event in partnership with OCHC, 2022 <br />3. Exhibit C: Voice of OC, 2022