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Council member urges Brookhaven to 'live' Black history beyond February
Summary
A Brookhaven council member, identifying themself as the city's only Black council member, delivered an extended Black History Month address urging inclusive growth, support for Black-owned businesses and equitable policies.
A council member delivered an extended Black History Month address at the opening of the Brookhaven City Council meeting, saying Black history is "woven into the very fabric of this nation" and urging the city to move beyond ceremonial recognition to concrete policy and investment.
The speaker said they deliver the remarks both as a member of the council and "as the sole Black council member serving the city of Brookhaven," and called for the council and residents to support Black-owned businesses, invest in equitable policies and ensure young people see themselves reflected in civic leadership. "Let us support black owned businesses. Let us invest in equitable policies," the council member said.
The council and mayor thanked the speaker for the remarks and continued with regular announcements and department reports following the speech. The meeting record shows the remarks were a ceremonial and aspirational call to action rather than tied to a specific ordinance or expenditure at that time.
Next steps: The council member asked colleagues and residents to participate in upcoming Black History Month programming the city is hosting and to consider policy and investment choices year-round.
