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Washington County proclaims February 2026 Black History Month
Summary
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring Feb. 1–28, 2026, Black History Month, citing national milestones and urging local programs and reflection. Staff readers and commissioners emphasized diversity within Black communities and continued work addressing systemic racism.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring February 1 through Feb. 28, 2026, as Black History Month.
Tyrone Henry, supplier engagement lead with the Office of Access and Opportunity, introduced the proclamation and said Washington County’s cultural heritage programming is an "important starting point for our collective organizational engagement and learning about the community we serve." He emphasized that "the Black and African…
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