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The document is a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors for the County of Santa Clara, proposing sponsorship of the African American Community Service Agency with a funding amount of $750. This sponsorship is intended to support the 45th Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival, which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and promotes education and community engagement.
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- Sponsorship amount: $750
- Event: 45th Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival
- Purpose: To support the celebration of African American freedom and education
- Agency involved: African American Community Service Agency (AACSA)
- Date of recommendation: May 19, 2026
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 129161 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Sponsorship - African American Community Service Agency RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve County sponsorship of African American Community Service Agency in the amount of $750 from the Supervisorial District Three allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, to support the 45th Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival. (Lee) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics, and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. The Festival celebrates American history and presents an opportunity to educate the Santa Clara County...