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Seattle council signs proclamation for Black History Month
Summary
Council member Nicole Foster presented a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month; the council affixed seven signatures and Foster said the proclamation balances acknowledgment of historical injustice with celebration of resilience.
Council member Foster presented a proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month and read selected whereas clauses that emphasized both historical harms and community resilience.
Foster said the proclamation was crafted to “balance those truths” — acknowledging state-sanctioned harms including slavery and Jim Crow while celebrating strength, resistance and contributions of Black communities in Seattle. She specifically referenced the 10th anniversary of Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action and urged the council to document and invest in Black futures.
The clerk called roll for signatures. Council members Rivera, Saka, Foster, Kettle, Lynn, Rink and Council President Hollingsworth recorded votes in favor; the clerk stated “7 signatures will be affixed.” Foster said she would bring the signed proclamation to full council the following day.
What’s next: The signed proclamation will be filed by the Council Clerk and presented at the full council meeting. Foster said the council intends to photograph the full group for public posting.
Sources: Remarks and roll call during the Feb. 9, 2026 Seattle City Council briefing.
