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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 3.2
DATE: February 18, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Black History Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Black History Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
February is recognized as Black History Month, a time to honor the history, culture, and
contributions of Black people. Black History Month celebrates the contributions of Black people
throughout U.S. history, from those enslaved in the early 17th century to the leaders, innovators,
and community builders of today.
With this proclamation, the City Council recognizes the contributions of Black people in the Dublin
community and beyond, calls for unity and inclusiveness, and declares February 2025 as Black
History Month in the City of Dublin.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Black History Month Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"Black History Month"
WHEREAS, during Black History Month we celebrate the contributions Black people have made to American economic, cultural, spiritual, and
political development; and
WHEREAS, as stated in its mission statement, the City of Dublin "... champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion"; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson, noted Black scholar and son of former slaves, initiated Black History Week on February 12,1926, and for
many years, the second week of February, chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, was celebrated by Black
people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, Black History Week was expanded and became Black History Month, and is now celebrated
all over North America; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin understands that Black people have endured egregious discrimination and bigotry throughout the course of our
nation's history; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month celebrates the contributions of Black Americans throughout the history of the United States, from those enslaved in
the early 17th century to the leaders, innovators, and community builders of today; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month is a positive way of recognizing the culture and history of Black people as vital to the core beliefs and values of the
City of Dublin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim February 2025 as Black History Month in
the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture.
DATED: February 18, 2025
COuncilme Jean
Vice ayor Kashef Qaadri
Councilmember Michael McCorriston
ouncilmember John Morada
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