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West Palm Beach names Black History Month honorees, recognizes 2-1-1 and Junior League
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the West Palm Beach City Commission proclaimed 2-1-1 Awareness Week and Junior League Month and honored multiple Black History Month honorees including Danita Dehaney and Virginia C. Baker. Recipients described ongoing community projects such as an African American history museum.
The West Palm Beach City Commission used its Feb. 2 meeting to issue several proclamations and honor local leaders as part of Black History Month.
Mayor Keith A. James proclaimed February 2026 as 2-1-1 Awareness Week, recognizing 2-1-1 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast for crisis and referral services that connect residents to housing, mental‑health and utility assistance. Ty Barnes, president and CEO of 2‑1‑1 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast, told the commission the local helpline…
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