To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Jerome Threlkeld, Organizational Development Coordinator
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RE: Approval of resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Genesee County
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Genesee County
BACKGROUND:
One of the Genesee County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission's goals is to enhance the county's reputation for being welcoming to all
DISCUSSION:
Members of the Genesee County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission met with community members to co-curate this resolution being proposed to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
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CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Inclusive, Collaborative Culture - Members of the Genesee County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission met with community members to co-curate this resolution being proposed to the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the history of the Unites States is inextricably linked to the contributions, achievements, and resilience of African Americans, the study and recognition of Black history is essential to a complete understanding of our nation's and our community's shared heritage; and
WHEREAS, Genesee County has been profoundly shaped by the leadership and civic engagement of its African American residents, and the history of the local community ties directly to the national story of race and freedom; and
WHEREAS, the late Mayor Floyd J. McCree of Flint demonstrated historic leadership as one of the first African American mayors of a major U.S. city, advocating for civil rights and equitable representation; and
WHEREAS, the activism of ...
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