Mayor Lajan Cephas-Bey and Commissioners present Groove City Black Culture and Heritage Group with a plaque honoring its work elevating Cambridge’s cultural identity.
At last week’s special meeting of the Cambridge City Commissioners, Mayor Lajan Cephas-Bey presented citations and keys to the city to Cambridge – Dorchester County Christmas Parade Inc., Groove City Black Heritage and Culture Group Inc., and Alpha Genesis Community Development Corporation.
The mayor read each citation and invited representatives forward for photos with the commissioners.
In presenting the key to the city to the Christmas Parade organization, Cephas-Bey pointed to the group’s role in drawing visitors and supporting local economic activity. She also reflected on the event’s personal meaning for residents and families, describing it as a tradition people look forward to each year.
She highlighted Groove City Black Heritage and Culture Group’s role in elevating Cambridge’s cultural identity, noting the city’s association with the nickname Groove City and telling the group their work is seen and appreciated.
Cephas-Bey’s remarks to Alpha Genesis focused on the organization’s community development efforts and the way its projects showcase Cambridge’s history to visitors. She also pointed to future opportunities for public art tied to street improvements and praised the organization’s emphasis on community-driven planning.
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