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Grand Haven proclaims February as Black History/African American Heritage Month
Summary
The Grand Haven City Council read and adopted a proclamation drafted by the Human Relations Commission recognizing February as Black History/African American Heritage Month.
The Grand Haven City Council read aloud and adopted a proclamation presented by the Human Relations Commission declaring February to be Black History/African American Heritage Month in Grand Haven.
Why this matters: The proclamation signals a formal, symbolic recognition by the city and commits the City Council and the commission to educate the community about the contributions of residents of African heritage and to “route out all prejudice and discriminatory practices,” language used in the proclamation.
What the proclamation says
The proclamation invokes the work and words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and affirms the city’s commitment to honor the achievements and contributions of African-American residents in civic, economic and cultural life. It states the city will commit to cultural education, advocacy and support for citizens of African descent and calls on the community to come together in the spirit of Dr. King’s vision.
Council action
Council accepted the Human Relations Commission’s draft proclamation and placed it on the consent agenda, which passed during the meeting. The proclamation was included among the consent items the council approved.
Context and limitations
The proclamation is a symbolic action expressing support for awareness and education; the transcript does not attach specific budgetary commitments or implementation steps beyond the pledge of continued education and advocacy.
