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Arvin proclaims February 2026 as Black History Month
Summary
The city council read and placed on record a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month, honoring contributions of Black Americans and marking the theme 'a century of black history commemoration.'
The City of Arvin formally proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month and placed the proclamation on the record.
During the meeting an official read the proclamation text, citing the historical role of Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History and noting this year’s theme, "a century of black history commemoration," as an occasion to reflect on the contributions of Black Americans to national and local life.
Council members and community representatives expressed thanks to longtime Black families in Arvin for their civic and community contributions.
