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Phoebe E. Brown receives J. Diane Sams African American History Month recognition
Ithaca City Common Council · February 4, 2026
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The Ithaca Common Council awarded Phoebe E. Brown the 2026 J. Diane Sams African American History Month recognition, honoring her community advocacy and civic leadership; Brown recounted her path to recovery and praised local supporters.
The Ithaca Common Council honored Phoebe E. Brown with the 2026 J. Diane Sams African American History Month recognition on Feb. 4, citing decades of community advocacy, service on local boards and work on racial justice and reintegration.
Council members read a resolution that traced the award’s history back to…
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