HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02041992 - 1.2 (2) IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring )
February 1 thru February 29, 1992 ) RESOLUTION NO. 92/58
as "Black History Month" in )
Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, in 1926 the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History,
headed by Carter G. Woodson inaugurated Black History Week, which today has
evolved into Black History Month (February). We owe this time of celebrating
black accomplishments to the dedication of this singular scholar; and
WHEREAS, Woodson's major was history and the historical role played by
black people. He wrote of long hidden history and hoped to lift the veil of
ignorance from all people. For this purpose he published the Journal of Negro
History and The Negro History Bulletin, and he authored several books, his most
popular being The Mis-Education of the Negro; and
WHEREAS, to frequently the significance of African American achievements
are lost in history or lessened in their presentation; and
WHEREAS, Community organizations, cities, special districts and counties
throughout the state will be sponsoring and attending events dedicated to the
spirit of recognizing the contributions of African Americans in the development
of our Nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, We the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County declare
February 1, thru February 29, 1992 to be "Black History Month" in Contra Costa
County.
PASSED on February 4, 1992 by unanimous vote of the Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 4th day of February 1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Admin' trat
By: Deputy Clerk