Crews change out road signs to reflect their new name after the dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard on Saturday in Richmond. [The Dawn of American Slavery]Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) gives the keynote remarks during the dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard. People collect confetti as a souvenir after the dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Northam, who promised to pursue racial reconciliation as he stayed in office despite calls for his resignation after the blackface scandal, told the crowd that, “African American history, black history, is American history. The United States Armed Forces Color Guard from Fort Lee presents the colors during the dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

Source: Washington Post June 22, 2019 22:24 UTC