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Richmond’s Pavilion Honors Forgotten Voices | Richmond News
Richmond is building a powerful new pavilion at the historic Lumpkin’s Jail site in Shockoe Bottom, designed to reveal archaeological remains and honor the enslaved and free Black people whose stories were long erased — with firsthand accounts displayed on the exterior and nighttime lighting for quiet reflection. Spearheaded by figures like Burt Pinnock, who carries the weight of representing those never named, this is the first step in a larger vision for the area, aiming to center Richmond in America’s complex history. City Council’s Urban Design Committee will review the plans Thursday at…
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