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Montgomery County Council proclaims February Black History Month, honors local leaders
Summary
The Montgomery County Council held a Black History Month commemoration on Feb. 3, 2026, honored former County Executive Ike Leggett, Administrative Judge Carla Smith and Jason Green’s work on remembrance, and read a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month.
Montgomery County Council President Natalie Fani Gonzalez opened the council’s Feb. 3 ceremony by inviting residents and leaders to “celebrate Black History Month” and announced a proclamation designating February as Black History Month for the county. The event included remarks from council members, a commemorative video, a recognition of local leaders and a ceremonial group photograph before the council recessed for lunch.
The council framed the 2026 observance around the national theme, “a century of Black history commemorations,” marking the 100th anniversary of the formal observance of Black History Month and the county’s 250th anniversary. Gonzalez said the county…
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