City Council / Housing Authority
February 5, 2024

A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2024 AS “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” IN THE CITY OF POMONA Whereas, during National Black African History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black African Americans to our Nation’s history and identity; and Whereas, Black African American History Month grew out of the establishment, in 1926, of Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History; and WHEREAS, the Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression; and Whereas, the City of Pomona is deeply committed to equity and inclusion. This stance includes the cultural and racial affirmation of our students, staff, parents and community members who identify as Black African American; and Whereas, the City of Pomona strives to close the equity and outcome gaps for Black African Americans through policies and practices that reflect the experiences of Black Africans ensure greater access and opportunity and honor history, heritage and contributions; and Whereas, our community is better because of the diversity of our population; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim February 2024 as:
“BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
Dated this 5th day of February, 2024