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2 <br /> Chair Bedford reiterated what Commissioner Greene shared about the Consolidated Plan <br /> hearings and encouraged attendees to sign up for the county newsletter. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton said she also attended the low entry housing forum and thanked <br /> Housing staff and Alliance Health for their work on the event. She said she also attended the <br /> training on leading the county for chairs and vice-chairs. She said she will share what she learned <br /> in the upcoming months. She said she ran into a resident that expressed gratitude for their <br /> emergency services and the sheriff's department. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she attended the BOH meeting on 1/22 and received a <br /> presentation from nutrition services. She said they provide 1:1 and group nutrition education and <br /> a variety of nutrition services. She said that on 1/28, the Triangle West Transportation Planning <br /> Organization, formerly the DCHC-MPO met, and they have recently rebranded. She said that she <br /> also attended the GoTriangle Special Tax Board meeting on 1/30. <br /> Commissioner Carter said she attended the Essentials of County Government class <br /> provided by NCACC. She said she sat in on an MPO joint meeting and said there is a lot of work <br /> being done for transportation. She said the JLOW is having a meeting next week on 2/13 at 9 am <br /> to talk about water and water quality. She encouraged anyone interested to sign up to attend. <br /> 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Black History Month Proclamation <br /> The Board adopted a proclamation designating February 2025 as Black History Month in Orange <br /> County. <br /> BACKGROUND: Black History Month originated from the efforts of Carter G. Woodson and three <br /> colleagues, who established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) in <br /> 1915. Their mission was to research, preserve, and promote the achievements of Black <br /> Americans and people of African descent. Inspired by the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation <br /> celebrations in Washington, D.C., the ASNLH introduced the concept of a Negro History Week in <br /> 1926. <br /> This celebration was intentionally placed in February to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln <br /> and Frederick Douglass, two pivotal figures in the fight for freedom and equality. Over time, the <br /> event grew in prominence, culminating in 1976 when President Gerald Ford officially expanded <br /> the observance to the entire month of February. President Ford called on Americans to"seize the <br /> opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area <br /> of endeavor throughout our history." Since then, every U.S. president has recognized Black <br /> History Month. <br /> This year's theme is "African Americans and Labor", honoring the role Black people have played <br /> in establishing this country through both free work and enslaved labor. <br /> Paul Slack, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, reviewed the background information for <br /> this item. He read and the following proclamation: <br />