Caldwell County commissioners last week signed a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month. Black History Month celebrates the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans throughout history while also acknowledging the struggles and challenges Black Americans have faced.
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- Signed proclamation by Caldwell County commissioners: https://www.co.caldwell.tx.us/upload/page/0234/1.28.25%20Signed%20Proclamation%20-%20Black%20History%20Month%202025.pdf
-Black history month from a national perspective, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/black-history-month/digital-toolkit
-A recent story showcasing St. John Colony, which was established in Caldwell County in the 1870s by people who were formerly enslaved: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/black-history/st-john-colony-caldwell-county/269-f7af9e93-3287-4318-a5a9-39111a1d1a42
- The Caldwell County Historical Commission Website, which includes entries on St. John Colony and the Carver school: http://www.caldwellcountyhistoricalcommission.org/statehistoricalmarkersincaldwellcounty.html