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Santa Fe Springs proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
Summary
The City Council issued a proclamation recognizing February as National Black History Month and highlighted the theme 'African Americans and Labor.'
The Santa Fe Springs City Council on Feb. 4 proclaimed February 2025 as National Black History Month and read a proclamation emphasizing the contributions of African Americans and the month's theme, "African Americans and Labor."
Public information officer Raylene Bridal presented the proclamation and said the month is "an opportunity to honor the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and resilience of individuals who have shaped every aspect to our society through leadership, innovation, art, education, science, activism, and beyond." Bridal also noted that the proclamation coincided with the birthday of Rosa Parks, who she described as having "ignited the Montgomery bus boycott and became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement."
The council accepted the proclamation; it was a ceremonial proclamation for recognition and community engagement and did not carry an ordinance or regulatory change.
