Morris County Commissioners Proclaim February 2021 Black History Month
Published on February 01, 2021
Proclamation Encourages Celebration of Contributions of African-Americans
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution tonight proclaiming February 2021 as Black History Month, encouraging the celebration of the remarkable accomplishments and lasting impact on our nation by our African-American leaders and citizens.
(JPG, 170KB)"We encourage everyone to honor and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans to our daily lives in America and towards the betterment of life within Morris County and across the globe," said Commissioner Director Stephen Smith, citing part of the proclamation during a public Board of Commissioners meeting.
The national celebration of Black History Month grew from Black History Week, which was initiated 95 years ago on Feb. 12, 1926, by Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, the son of former slaves and a distinguished African-American author, editor, publisher, and historian who became known as the Father of Black History.
Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history, Dr. Woodson wrote, emphasizing the importance of teaching African-American history to every child in this nation
The Morris County Commissioners' proclamation urged residents to recognize the month as a time to reflect not only on the great strides made toward freedom for all people, regardless of race, color, or creed in the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness - but also a time to recognize more must be done to fight injustice, prejudice and intolerance wherever it may be.
More about Black History Month can be found at: https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/