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El Segundo proclaims February 2026 as Black History Month
Summary
Councilmember Boyles read a proclamation marking Black History Month; LaRuth Wright accepted on behalf of the DEI committee and said the recognition is both an honor and a responsibility.
The El Segundo City Council on Feb. 3 proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month and presented the proclamation to LaRuth Wright, a DEI committee member and 20-year resident. Council member Boyles read the proclamation noting Black History Month’s origins in 1926 and its national observance since 1976. Wright accepted the proclamation and told the council, "Black history is a story of survival, faith, and brilliance," urging continued work on inclusion and remembrance.
The proclamation and remarks were followed by a brief photo opportunity and were placed in the meeting record. Council members and attendees highlighted the importance of recognizing local history and continuing community engagement around equity issues.
The proclamation does not create new policy but signals the council’s support for related community programming and the DEI committee’s ongoing work.
