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Lake County Commissioners Declare February as Black History Month

PAINESVILLE, Ohio, February 7, 2023– At the Commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2023, the Lake County Board of Commissioners declared the month of February 2023, as Black History Month in Lake County, Ohio.

Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that their history is American History, and their stories are essential to the ongoing story of our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. It is essential that we take time to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans and honor the legacies and achievements of generations past. Please click here to read the entire press release. 

From the left: Bishop Mirbel, Commissioner Plecnik, Deacon Jones, Derrick Abney, Reverend Dr. Motley, Commissioner Regovich, Commissioner Hamercheck.