Dated: February 9, 2022
RECOGNITION OF FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 9, 2022
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco’s elected officials, city staff and residents are committed to a vision that reflects the cultures of our diverse community; and WHEREAS, in 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, noted Black scholar and Harvard graduate initiated Black History Week; and for many years, the second week of February was chosen to celebrate the contributions and achievements of African American people in the United States to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln; and WHEREAS, in 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, Black History Week was expanded and became established as Black History Month, and is now celebrated all over North America; and
WHEREAS, one month is not sufficient to honor all the contributions and achievements of African American people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, African American history is American history; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is also an occasion to commemorate the countless contributions of African Americans, many of whom lived through and surmounted the scourge of segregation, racial prejudice, and discrimination to enrich every fiber of American life; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco continues to work toward becoming an inclusive community in which all citizens – past, present, and future – are respected and recognized for their contributions and potential contributions to our community, the state, the country, and the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby proclaim February as Black History Month and encourages all residents and visitors alike to join us in celebrating this special month. ________________________________
Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember