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Delaware County honors community leaders at second annual Black History Month celebration
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Delaware County Council held its second annual Black History Month event at a Philadelphia Union venue, recognizing local leaders, community initiatives and historic institutions and including announcements such as a countywide youth diversion initiative and claims of crime reductions tied to local mentoring programs.
Delaware County Council on Thursday hosted its second annual Black History Month celebration at a Philadelphia Union venue, honoring community leaders and organizations and highlighting local efforts on youth services, public safety and historic preservation.
Dr. Monica Taylor, chair of the Delaware County Council, opened the program, thanking county staff across departments and saying, “I am excited and honored to welcome you to Delaware County's second annual Black History Month celebration.” The event included a keynote from Magisterial District Judge Wilden Horace Davis, presentations to multiple honorees and several community updates announced from the stage.
The county emphasized youth programming and education throughout the program. Judge Wilden Horace Davis used his keynote to place local judicial service in historical context, citing past leaders such as Thurgood Marshall and noting the contributions of local judges who were “trailblazers” in Delaware…
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