Feb 10, 2021
FAIRMONT â Tuesday night Mayor Tom Mainella read a statement on behalf of employees, council and residents honoring Black History Month.
In 1976, as part of the nationâs bicentennial, Black History Week was expanded and established nationally as Black History Month to empathize and pay tribute to the historical and cultural contributions made by African Americans to the U.S.
Deputy Mayor Donna Blood said Black history is American history. She said we are one nation, and Black history is often overlooked.
âI hope weâre on a new beginning with new insight and that everyone will be equal. It was a beautiful resolution,â said Blood.