A new 1-acre park honoring the African American struggle for freedom and equality is now open in the capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina.
, the new North Carolina Freedom Park stands as a beacon of hope for Black North Carolinians and a reminder of their contributions in the fight for freedom and equality, said park project co-chair Goldie Frinks Wells.
"This park is a village of wisdom and courage and strength," Hildebrand said."When you come here, you enter and honor the souls of Black folk who are speaking to you, whatever your background and identity may be, whatever challenges you may face." Gov. Roy Cooper, center, joins state leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the North Carolina Freedom Park in Raleigh on Wednesday.
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