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Residents urge Villa Rica to pair Black History Month proclamation with accountability and correction to language
Summary
During public comment, residents told the council a municipal proclamation should not be framed as establishing Black History Month and urged the mayor and council to follow proclamations with concrete transparency and equity actions; the mayor read a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month.
Mayor Leslie McPherson read a Black History Month proclamation at the start of the Feb. 10 meeting declaring February 2026 as Black History Month in Villa Rica and encouraging residents to support Black‑owned businesses and events.
Several public commenters said a proclamation alone is insufficient and asked the city to pair…
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