PROCLAMATION
“BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar recognizes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community; and
WHEREAS, Blacks and African Americans throughout the nation’s history have made countless indelible contributions in the fields of science, medicine, law, social justice, athletics, the arts, government, and more; and
WHEREAS, since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month to honor and affirm the importance of Black history throughout the American experience; and
WHEREAS, the Black History Month 2023 theme, “Black Resistance” explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings," since the nation's earliest days; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is an opportunity to remember, reflect on, and celebrate the important people and events who paved the way for equality and justice, to advance the civil rights of all Americans, and to battle racism for a more inclusive and just society; and WHEREAS, Black History Month calls on our collective need to recognize and combat racism, and to continue to build a community that embraces all ages, races, and religions; and WHEREAS, Diamond Bar joins the country in honoring the achievements and accomplishments of Black Americans who have contributed to the progress of our nation, state and city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby proclaim February 2023 as “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” and affirms its commitment to live up to the ideals of freedom, equity, justice and access for all.
February 7, 2023
Andrew Chou
Mayor
Stan Liu Ruth M. Low
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Chia Yu Teng Steve Tye
Council Member Council Member