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Orlando proclaims February 2026 Black History Month, outlines city events

Orlando City Council · January 27, 2026
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Mayor Buddy Dyer read a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Black History Month; city staff previewed events including an art reception Feb. 3 and a community celebration Feb. 10 featuring local artists, the City Beautiful choir and poet laureate Kamara Gaither.

Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month in Orlando during the city council meeting on Jan. 26, 2026. The proclamation cited the 1926 founding of the national observance by Carter G. Woodson and said the city recommits to recognizing the contributions and ongoing struggles of Black Americans.

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