City of Hollywood - File #: P-2019-05

• File #: P-2019-05
• Version: 1
• Name: Black History Month 2019
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Filed
• File created: 1/23/2019
• In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
• On agenda: 2/6/2019
• Final action: 2/6/2019
• Title: A Proclamation In Recognition Of Black History Month, February 2019.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/6/2019	1	Regular City Commission Meeting	A presentation was given

Title

A Proclamation In Recognition Of Black History Month, February 2019.

Body

Staff Recommends:  Presentation of Proclamation.

Explanation:

February is National Black History Month which honors African American achievements and recognizes their significant roles in U.S. History.

Since 1928 the association for the study of African American life and history has provided a national theme for black history month, and this year’s theme is “Black Migrations”.

In honor of this year’s theme, Barry University, the Liberia Economic and Social Development, Inc., AT&T Pioneers, and the City of Hollywood’s African American Advisory Council have partnered to provide a study panel on Black Migration Patterns Presentation and Panel Discussion and 3^rd Annual Talented 10^th Poetry Slam.

Barry University - Dr. Glenn Bowen

LES, Inc. - Henry Graham

AAAC - Dr. Mary Mites-Campbell

AT&T - Daphne Dilbert

The proclamation will be presented at the February 6, 2019 City Commission Meeting.

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Josh Levy, Mayor