HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 02051991 - 91-86 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring )
February 1 thru February 28, 1991) RESOLUTION NO. 91/86
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, too 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 do hereby proclaim February 1 through February 28 ,
1991 as "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" in Contra Costa County.
PASSED on February 5, 1991 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
5th day of February, 1991 .
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By: Deputy Clerk