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Henrico school board proclaims Black History Month for Feb. 1–March 1, 2026
Summary
The Henrico County School Board adopted a proclamation recognizing Feb. 1–March 1, 2026, as Black History Month, encouraging observance and citing contributions of Black and African American communities.
The Henrico County School Board read and adopted a proclamation during its Jan. 22 meeting recognizing Feb. 1 through March 1, 2026, as Black History Month in Henrico County Public Schools. The proclamation cited the historical and ongoing contributions of Black and African American communities locally, nationally and globally and encouraged observance and celebration among citizens and school communities.
The proclamation text referenced contributions in fields including mathematics, science, technology, education, arts and public service and framed the observance as aligned with the division’s commitment to recognizing diverse legacies in its schools. The board presentation attributed the proclamation to the school board and noted the period of observance in the district calendar.
