Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk

Race Overview

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Prolyfyck Run Crew are partnering to present the annual Liberation + Freedom Day Run/Walk. We are raising funds to support organizations with Black leadership that support the community directly. The near 8 mile run and 4 mile walk allows you to engage with some of the City’s important sites of African American history, while passing some of the African American businesses along the way.

About Liberation and Freedom Day

• Municipal Holiday: Liberation and Freedom Day is a municipal holiday in Charlottesville celebrated on March 3.
• Historic Significance: The day commemorates the arrival of Union Major General Phillip Sheridan and his troops in 1865.
• Impact: This event liberated over 14,000 enslaved people.

About Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

Located in the Jefferson School City Center, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia, and to promote a greater appreciation for, and understanding of, the contributions of African Americans and peoples of the Diaspora locally, nationally and globally. The Center features a permanent historical exhibit, a rotating contemporary art gallery, and a robust calendar of events, all of which combine to highlight Charlottesville’s African American history and culture of the African diaspora.

About Prolyfyck

Prolyfyck is more than a running community. To be Prolyfyck is a way of life, it's a culture. Prolyfyck’s main purpose is to work for the empowerment of those who support it, especially the historically marginalized Black and Brown communities. Our goal is to continue shedding light on the impact of racism, both past and present, rejecting those who would suppress or co-opt the talent of Black and Brown people, claiming ownership over their creativity. Instead, we encourage all to look deep within themselves to find their gifts and tap into their passions, working together with a spirit of unity and love to create a world where everyone can be Prolyfyck!

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, February 27th.
• Time: 4-6 pm.
• Location: The Jefferson School Heritage Center.
• Additional Pickup: Bibs will also be available on Saturday, February 28th before the start of the run/walk.

Event Details

For further information and registration, please visit: Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk.