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Centre County proclaims February 2025 Black History Month; local leaders urge sustained action
Summary
The Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 6 of 2025 proclaiming February as Black History Month. Local educators, community leaders and residents urged ongoing support for racial equity, education and labor justice during public remarks.
The Centre County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday adopted Proclamation No. 6 of 2025 proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month in Centre County.
Speakers at the courthouse highlighted the national theme "African Americans in labor," traced the observance's origins to Carter G. Woodson, and called for continued local efforts to protect diversity initiatives and strengthen community education. Leslie Lang, director for adult learner programs and services at Penn State, and members of the Penn State community delivered the proclamation and spoke about local and national Black leaders and milestones.
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