Unity Day - July 7: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Philando Castile
On this anniversary of the two-day Philando Castile Restoration (July 6) and Unity (July 7) observance, we recount the events of July 6, 2016, in Falcon Heights and the decade of community action that followed. This episode covers the life of Philando Castile, the impact of his death on state policy, and the movement to turn these dates into an annual mandate for civic reflection. We detail the establishment of the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund, the local origins of the Restoration and Unity proclamations, and the ongoing work to ensure these days remain an anchored, non-negotiable…
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