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Adams County proclaims February 2026 Black History Month
Summary
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month and invited residents and staff to participate in events and reflection; County Manager Dion Stroder and commissioners offered remarks recognizing local connections to national history.
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month at its Feb. 10 meeting, calling on residents of all backgrounds to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans.
The proclamation, read by Commissioner O'Dorisio, cites U.S. Census estimates that "approximately 4.8% of Adams County residents identify as Black or African American" and traces the observance to Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 History Week. "The…
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