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Arapahoe County proclaims February 2025 Black History Month; commissioners reflect on history and anti-racism
Summary
The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring February 2025 Black History Month and several commissioners offered personal remarks about Black history, diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 11 adopted a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month and several commissioners used the public portion of the meeting to reflect on local history and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The proclamation, approved by unanimous voice vote, cites national observances of Black History Month, references the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and calls on county government to promote inclusion and study of African American history. The proclamation text also notes the county’s efforts to evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion and references “the 72,000-plus African…
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