My Juneteenth Message: https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/10157838768956360/?t=47 My Juneteenth Monologue from POD TV World Edition: https://youtu.be/9yizVupERM0?t=135 Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee or Freedom Day marks a day in 1865 when enslaved Texans learned they’d be free—two months after Robert E. Lee surrendered and ended the Civil War and two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued […]

My All American City Message Morrisville was recognized as one of 10 All-America City award winners during the National Civic League Conference on June 9. The prestigious national honor recognizes Morrisville’s work in inclusive civic engagement to build equity and resilience and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders.

The Town of Morrisville #Morrisville is a finalist for the 2021 All-America City Awards. This prestigious award is given to only 10 cities each year. The 2021 theme is “Building Equitable and Resilient Communities.” The Morrisville delegation (community members, partners, youth and staff) is hard at work preparing for our presentation during the National Civic […]

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT On June 6th 1944, the greatest generation stormed the beaches of Normandy to win World War II. 4,300 Allied personnel lost their lives serving their country in what would be the largest amphibious invasion ever launched. We do not need to go to Marvel Movies or read Marvel Comics to know […]

First, I am so very grateful to Congresswoman Deb Ross, for spending time in Morrisville every time she is back in the District. I enjoyed meeting her at our favorite restaurant, Taste Vietnamese in Morrisville Square! Please get out to Taste and support all of our small businesses in the Plaza, including Tower, C & […]

Check out The Urgent Need to Help India in its Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic with Mukesh Aghi of United States Strategic Indian Partnership Forum– Episode 8 of “Chambers Talks”​, a Podcast Series Hosted by John Chambers, former CEO Cisco Sytems.

All of us love the idea of superheroes, living among us, extraordinary individuals, who make us feel safe, secure, and who go out of their way to protect us every day. However, as we kick off our first maskless, Summer Memorial Day weekend since 2020, it is important to remind our children, and ourselves that […]

by Steve Rao — May 19, 2021 . Editor’s note: Steve S. Rao is a council member and former Mayor Pro Tem of Morrisville. He also serves on the Board of the New American Economy, a bi partisan coalition of Mayors and Business Leaders Committed to Comprehensive Immigration Reform. MORRISVILLE – The Biden administration’s first […]

As a former state high school champion and Collegiate Tennis Player, I am so excited to celebrate National Tennis Month. Tennis brings so many health benefits to so many people, but also, can teach our youth many of the skills they need to succeed and compete in life. As tennis participation surges in the U.S., […]

My Message India on Verge of Humanitarian Disaster with Second Covid Surge Local Leaders Look to Help India in Covid Crisis: https://www.wral.com/local-leaders-look-to-help-india-through-covid-crisis/19646090/ Covid 19 Crisis Impacts Morrisville Community https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/covid-19-crisis-in-india-impacts-morrisville-community/ NC’s Indian Community Concerned with Covid Surge https://abc11.com/health/ncs-indian-american-community-concerned-with-covid-19-surge-/10574969/ India reports 262,000 deaths and 24 million cases. 4000 Indian Citizens are dying daily (150 per hour), and […]