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Cottage Grove proclaims February 2025 as Black History Month
Summary
The Cottage Grove City Council read and adopted a proclamation designating February 2025 as Black History Month, citing historic contributions and a call to address ongoing racial inequities.
The Cottage Grove City Council proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month during its Feb. 5 meeting after Council member Claussen read the proclamation and the council approved it by motion.
The proclamation cites Dr. Carter G. Woodson's 1926 establishment of what became Black History Month and lists historical Minnesota figures, including Dr. Robert S. Brown and Lena Smith, as examples of Black Minnesotans who shaped state history. The text calls for reflection on past injustices and for implementation of equitable solutions to persistent racial inequities, language the council formally adopted.
Council member Claussen read the proclamation aloud. Council member Garza moved to adopt it and Council member Thidi seconded; the council approved the motion by voice vote and the mayor stated "Motion carries." No additional council action or budgetary commitment was recorded in the meeting record related to the proclamation.
