The Liberation + Freedom Day Run/Walk, organized by Prolyfyck Run Crew and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, raises funds for Black-led organizations while highlighting African American historical sites and businesses in the city. Liberation and Freedom Day commemorates the 1865 arrival of Union troops in Charlottesville, which liberated over 14,000 enslaved people. The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving African-American history and culture in Charlottesville-Albemarle. Prolyfyck promotes empowerment and unity among marginalized communities, emphasizing creativity and collaboration. Participants can collect race materials at the Jefferson School Heritage Center.