The Municipal Council of the city of East Palo Alto will present a proclamation commemorating February 2024 as Black History Month at its next Council meeting, seeking to pay tribute to the rich heritage, resilience and contributions of African Americans to the country's history.
The roots of this celebration date back to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a pioneer who overcame incredible obstacles to become the driving force behind the recognition of Black History Month.
Given this, the city encouraged all its residents to reflect on important dates in African American History during February, such as the passage of the 15th Amendment, the founding of the NAACP and historic moments in the civil rights movement.
"Let us collectively dedicate ourselves to fostering a community where the rights and contributions of African Americans, people of color, indigenous peoples and other groups are remembered, respected and recognized," the city stressed in a statement.
Additionally, in recognition of this historic month, East Palo Alto joins other cities across the country in celebrating Black History Month with various events, recognizing the past, and working toward a future of equality and justice.
In honor of Black History Month, Sign Gypsies is hosting trips for the senior community (60+) to the Domini Hoskins Museum in Redwood City and the San Francisco Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD). Transportation will be provided. To register you need to send an email to parishill@gmail.com or call 650 933 3388.
Where: Domini Hoskins Pop-up Museum
When: Thursday, February 22 from 12:00 to 16:00.
How: Transportation provided from East Palo Alto Senior Center (560 Bell Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303)
At this event you will be able to view the time capsule of Black History through the lens of artifacts and media collected and curated by the Hoskins Collective.
Additionally, on Thursday, February 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seniors can travel to the Mission District of San Francisco and celebrate Black culture to spark stimulating conversations and inspire learning through a perspective global African diaspora.
Where: San Francisco Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
How: Transportation provided from Ravenswood Plaza in front of the PGA
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