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Winter Haven issues Black History Month proclamations, honors local heroes and Black Market festival
Summary
The Winter Haven City Commission presented proclamations recognizing local Black history honorees Reverend Joel Elvin Atkins and retired officer Carol Bradley and commended the Black Market, a melanin Cultural Festival. Organizers said the festival will be Feb. 1 at Lake Silver.
The Winter Haven City Commission on Jan. 27 issued proclamations recognizing local Black History Month honorees and promoting a community festival.
The city presented proclamations recognizing Reverend Joel Elvin Atkins (week of Feb. 3, 2025) and retired officer Carol Bradley (week of Feb. 10, 2025) for their community service and leadership, and commended the Black Market, a melanin Cultural Festival,…
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