HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. Black History Month ProclamationWHEREAS, founded by the dedicated work of Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to bring attention
to the need for acknowledging, celebrating, and accurately representing Black and African
American history, and the landmark influence of this community in shaping the nation; and
WHEREAS Carter G. Woodson laid the foundation to establish Black History Month; and
beginning in 1975, every president has declared the month of February as “Black History
Month;” and
WHEREAS, Black and African Americans have made immeasurable contributions that have
enriched the United States of America, and indeed the lives of every individual in the nation;
and Black and African Americans have made and continue to make America a better place for
all; and
WHEREAS, throughout history, Black and African Americans have experienced and
endured injustices and inequities - from societal and institutional biases and bigotry rooted
in experiences of diaspora and displacement, systemic oppression, and white supremacy;
and
WHEREAS, it is a moral and justice-based imperative that each of us learns about, sheds
light upon, and condemns such injustices and inequities that Black and African Americans
continue to experience and endure, but moreover that each of us take action to build
community, amplify their voices, and realize true change.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Erica A. Stewart, Mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo, on behalf of the
entire City Council do hereby recognize February 2025 as National Black History Month and
recommend all citizens of the County of San Luis Obispo to join in recognizing the
importance of this month.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FEBRUARY 2025
February 4, 2025
Mayor Date