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February 7, 2023 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
MAYORS REPORT
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Black History Month Proclamation 2023.pdf
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Proclamation
"Black History Month"
February 2023
Whereas, in 1926 Carter G. Woodson initiated Negro History week, expanded in 1976 to the
entire month of February, so that our nation has the opportunity to honor the achievements
and celebrate the rich heritage of African-Americans and to celebrate the contributions of
African-Americans to our nation's culture and collective history; and
Whereas, the history of the Black family in America has been the topic of study in many
disciplines — history, literature, the visual arts and film studies, sociology, anthropology and
social policy; with its representation, identity and diversity reverenced, stereotyped and vilified
from the days of slavery to our own time; and
Whereas, it behooves all members of American society to familiarize themselves with this
history in order to better understand the complexity of the tapestry of the Black household and
its role in modern American social, economic and political life and policy; and
Whereas, this year's Black History Month theme "Black Resistance" explores how African
Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression and how these efforts advocate for a
dignified self -determined life in a just democratic society in the United States; and
Whereas, to foster good health and wellness, Black people have embarked on self-
determination, mutual aid and social support initiatives to build hospitals, medical and nursing
schools and community clinics that provide spaces for Black people to counter the economic
and health disparities and discrimination that are found at mainstream institutions; and
Whereas, the growth of Public and Community Health and Health Informatics have led to a rise
in preventative care and a focus on body positivity, physical exercise, nutrition, and gardening.
Now, therefore, I, Paul Wm, Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
proclaim February 2023 as
"Black History Month"
And I encourage all individuals to engage with our neighbors throughout the year, by taking
advantage of opportunities to study the history of Black Americans' responses to establish safe
spaces, where Black life can be sustained, fortified and respected.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 7" day of February, 2023