Rock Hill South Carolina was one of six cities recognized for implementing programs that promote and enhance cultural diversity in their community.
The League of Cities presented Rock Hill with the award for their work in creating Freedom Walkway in downtown Rock Hill.
The walkway is in honor of the nine individuals who chose to perform a sit in during the civil rights area.
The walkway includes many items recognizing civil rights including 9 chairs to honor those 9 individuals.
Other cities receiving awards were Morrisville, N.C.; Decatur, Ga.; Rock Hill, S.C.; Westminster, Colo.; Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Aurora, Colo