DATE:
February 1, 2022
TO:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM:
Sheri Hartz, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Recognizing The Significance Of Black History Month And Directing That The Pan-African Flag Be Flown At City Hall Each Year For The Month Of February Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the above-entitled resolution.
Background
The month of February is officially celebrated as Black History Month, and is a time to recognize the heritage and achievement of Black Americans. In 1920, the United Negro Improvement Association adopted the Pan-African flag as the universal symbol of black liberation, and the City of Emeryville raised the Pan-African flag at City Hall for the first time for the month of February 2018.
Discussion
The City Council has indicated that it wishes to continue recognizing the achievements and contributions of Black Americans by flying the Pan-African flag at City Hall each year for the month of February, to coincide with its observance of Black History Month.
Fiscal Impact
None
Staff Communication with the Public
None
PREPARED BY: Sheri Hartz, City Clerk
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
Attachments
Draft Resolution
Pan-African Flag for the Month of February On An Annual Basis City Council Meeting | February 1, 2022
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM