HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02021993 - 1.44 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFCFffIA
In the Matter of Declaring )
February 1 thru February 28, 1993 ) RES011 TION NO. 93/42
as, "Black History Month" in )
Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, in 1926 the Association for the Study of Negro Life arra 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
African-American accomplishments to the dedication of this singular scholar; and
WHEREAS, Woodson's major was history and the historical role played by
African-American 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
S, too frequently the significance of African-American achievements
are lost in history or lessened in their presentation; and
WHEREAS, ccamunity organizations, cities, special districts and counties
throughcut 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, THEM , we the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County declare
February 1, thru February 28, 1993 to be, "Black History Month" in Contra Costa
County.
PASSED on February 2, 1993 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 arra the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 2nd day of February, 1993.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
By: ! ° Deputy Clerk
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ATO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1-'44
Contra
FROM: ,. Harry D. Cisterman Costa
Director of Personnel
DATE:
, January 27, 1993
County
SUBJECTS Declaring February 1, 1993 through February 28, 1993
as, "Black History Month" in Contra Costa County
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
ON
Declare February 1, 1993 through February 28, 1993 as, "Black History Month" in
Contra Costa County.
Background
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 awe this time of celebrating
African-American accarrplishments to the dedication of this singular scholar.
Carter G. Woodson was a rare individual who educated himself so he could educate
others. His own schooling proceeded slowly because he had to work to support
himself. However, throughout his life Dr. Woodson interspersed work as a coal
miner with education and traveling throughout the world.
Born on December 19, 1875, in the rural town of New Canton, Virginia, as a
youngster, he taught himself basic skills and fundamentals until he was on par
with public school students. After high school, he spent summers studying at
the University of Chicago where he obtained a B.A. in 1907, and in Europe,
including one semester at Sorbonne in Paris, where he gained fluency in French.
He finished his formal education with a Ph.D from Harvard University in 1912.
Woodson's major was history and the historical role played by African-Americans.
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.
The Black Employees' Association has requested that the Board of Supervisors
declare February 1, 1993 through February 28, 1993 as, "Black History Month" in
Contra Costa County. A draft resolution is attached.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT > I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
Contact: Eileen Bitten - 646-4054 OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: County Admi:ni.s.trator ATTESTED
Personnel
Lloyd G. Madden, President Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of
BEACCC Suoervisors and County Administrator
M382/7•03 BY DEPUTY
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BLACK EMPLOYEES • AS SOLS AT2 ON
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
January 26, 1993
Mr. Harry D. Cisterman
Director of Personnel
Contra Costa County
Personnel Depart hent
651 Pine Street, 3rd Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
Dear Harry:
The Black IImployees' Association of Contra Costa is sponsoring this year's,
"Black History Month" activities. The First Annual Black History Month
Luncheon is scheduled for February 12, 1993 at the Training Institute.
We are requesting that the Board of Supervisors declare February 1, 1993
through February 28, 1993 as, "Black History Month" in Contra Costa County. A
draft resolution is attached.
Sincerely, r�
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Lloyd G. Madden, President
Black Employees' Association, CCC
attachment
DATE:
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addressing the Board.
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microphone before your item is to be considered.
2. You will be called to make your presentation. Please speak into the microphone.
3. Begin by stating your name and address; whether you are speaking for 'yourself or as a
representative of art organization.
4: Give the Clerk a copy of your presentation or support documentation, if available.
5. Please limit your presentation to.three minutes. Avoid repeating comments made by previous
speakers. (The Chair may limit length of presentations so all persons may be heard.)
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BLACK EMP�,OYEES ' AS. AT=ON
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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Black History Month is celebrated to help people become familiar with African
American history and the people who contributed to it. Their achievements have
brought beauty, culture, progress, technological and scientific richness to the
world. It is important that we inspire our people to believe that what may seem
impossible can be acquired with vision, faith, and determination. In the spirit
of the celebration, the Black Employees' Association have adopted this flag as
our organizations' flag. The flag symbolizes a great tradition, a great
heritage, for a great people.
Oie Flag
The outlines of Africa and America represent aur dual cultures and ethnic
origins.
The circle represents unity between us as a minority group and our country.
The fifty—two stars represents the fifty-two countries of Africa.
The blue represents unfaltering loyalty to our culture and to our country.
The red represents the blood shed leaving Africa and fighting for the
preservation of America.
The gold represents the vast wealth we left behind and our priceless value to
America.
The cen represents our growth as a people - uprooted, de-cultured and yet
tritm#hant.
The black represents our African heritage.
The seven (7) cmpelling reasons for adopting this flag are:
1. It serves as a rallying tpoint for our association. All people in America
bring their flags with them to this country and fly their flags at ceremonials
and celebrations. They are proud to acknowledge their support and affirmation of
each other while still affirming their belief in America and its Constitution.
2. It rravides a coon bond for our association. It cements the eou.mnality
that we share. It transcends all political and religious ideologies; all
geographical boundaries; all educational and sociological levels.
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3. It serves as a unifier. -It gives one a kindred sense of oneness. One feels
a sense of camaraderie under the flag.
4. It is infinite. It' glory and respect lives on. Heroines and leaders are
finite and memories slowly fade away.
5. It is a of our culture and traditions; it aides in keeping the
memory of the past.
6. It gives us gide. Ethnic pride, self pride arra association pride - this
develops because one recognizes that one belongs to a group; that one shares
common goals, joys, accmplishmnents and concerns with others in the association.
7. It is the single most powerful mass psNmdyolocrical motivator for our
association.
African Americans have reasons to be proud of their heritage and to be grateful to Dr.
Carter G. Woodson for making it known to them.
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