We are honored to announce that The Reverend Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. will serve as the keynote speaker for the Juneteenth Celebration Service. Dr. Hamlin began his tenure at the Washington National Cathedral in 2018 and currently leads the Cathedral’s outreach and social justice initiatives, including gun violence prevention, racial justice, and reconciliation efforts. In 2020, he was appointed as the Cathedral’s Minister of Equity & Inclusion. Prior to this role, Dr. Hamlin faithfully served for 22 years as the Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Howard University School of Business, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Howard University School of Divinity (1996). Dr. Hamlin is widely recognized for his leadership and service, having been appointed to numerous community faith-based and governmental boards, commissions, and agencies. He is also a proud member of both the Prince Hall Masonic Family and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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