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Pierce County Council proclaims February 2026 Black History Month, honors Victoria Woodards and Mary Moss
Summary
The Pierce County Council on Feb. 3 proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month, honoring former Tacoma mayor Victoria Woodards and former Lakewood councilmember Mary Moss; both women shared personal remarks about leadership, resilience and community service.
The Pierce County Council on Feb. 3 formally designated February 2026 as Black History Month and presented a proclamation recognizing the contributions of Black leaders locally and nationally.
Former Tacoma mayor Victoria Woodards accepted the proclamation and recounted her journey from working in tobacco fields as a child to earning an AA at Tacoma Community College, a BA at Evergreen State College and a master’s degree from Chapman University. "I started my…
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