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Mill Valley declares February 2025 Black History Month; Marin City Historical Society recognized
Summary
City staff and community readers presented a proclamation declaring February 2025 Black History Month, noting Mill Valley and Marin County history and committing to work with community organizations; the Marin City Historical and Preservation Society presented publications and gifts to council.
The Mill Valley City Council read and adopted a proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and invited community members to assist with the reading and recognition.
Tammy Herndon, who introduced the presentation on behalf of city staff, said, "This is a crucial moment to recognize and celebrate Black History Month in the city of Mill Valley," and encouraged residents to consult the city's website for a calendar of related events at libraries and schools.
The proclamation recited historical context (noting Carter G. Woodson's founding of Black History Week in 1926 and the expansion to a month in 1976) and acknowledged structural barriers such as redlining and racially restrictive covenants that excluded Black workers from housing and opportunities in Marin County after World War II. The document calls on residents to honor the accomplishments of Black Americans and to promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
Felicia Gaston of the Marin City Historical and Preservation Society brought copies of recent publications documenting local Black history and an anthology of elders' recipes, and presented gift envelopes and lapel pins to council members. The societywhich celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2022noted recent work documenting Marin City's history and the contributions of Black residents in the county.
Whathappens next: The proclamation asks residents and city departments to observe Black History Month with programs and events listed on the city's website; staff flagged upcoming library and school activities and suggested the council will continue to partner with local organizations on related programming.
