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Tumwater proclaims Black History Month; NAACP leaders and speakers call for policies that follow the proclamation
Summary
At a Feb. 17 council meeting, Tumwater leaders accepted a Black History Month proclamation. NAACP representatives and community faith leaders urged the council to back proclamations with policies ensuring safety, opportunity and inclusion for Black residents and students.
Tumwater’s City Council opened its Feb. 17 meeting with a Black History Month proclamation and a series of remarks from local NAACP leaders and faith leaders urging the council to pair symbolic recognition with concrete policy action.
An NAACP leader who was addressed by other speakers as Gary recounted personal memories of local Black pioneers and said Tumwater’s proclamation signals that the city is working to welcome families who might otherwise avoid the area. “Tumwater is saying we appreciate every person who’s contributed to this place,” he said, describing the city as ‘‘a wonderful, wonderful place’’ and urging elected officials to…
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