RESO Honoring the 100th Yr of the Celebration of Black History Month in the City, Recognizing Its Historical Origins, Evolution, & Enduring Significance, Celebrating the Contributions, Culture, & Legacy of African Americans in Jax, & Affirming the City’s Commitment to Truth, & Remembrance (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) (Co-Sponsors CMs Peluso, Pittman, R. Gaffney, Jr. & Freeman) 1/27/26 CO Introduced: R 2/2/26 R Approve 6-0 2/10/26 CO Approve 18-0

This resolution, introduced by CM Johnson and co-sponsored by CMs Peluso, Pittman, R. Gaffney, Jr., & Freeman, formally honors the 100th year of the celebration of Black History Month in the City of Jacksonville. It recognizes the historical origins and evolution of the observance, stemming from Carter G. Woodson's 1926 Negro History Week. The resolution celebrates the significant contributions, culture, and legacy of African Americans in Jacksonville, highlighting figures like James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson. It affirms the City's commitment to truth, remembrance, equity, and shared civic memory, emphasizing that Black history is foundational to American history. The resolution was approved by the Council Research Committee on 1/27/26 with a vote of R, and subsequently approved by the full Council on 2/2/26 with a 6-0 vote, and again on 2/10/26 with a 18-0 vote.