Kasich, Taylor proclaim Black History Month
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Ohio Governor John R. Kasich and Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor have issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month and encouraged Ohioans to honor the significant contributions of African Americans in Ohio.
“Black History Month is a time for all Ohioans to remember the lessons and teachings of those who helped build our nation, took a stance against prejudice to build lives of dignity and opportunity, advanced the important cause of civil rights, and strengthened families and communities,” Gov. Kasich and Lt. Gov. Taylor said.
A copy of the proclamation can be found at: http://www.governor.ohio.gov/Portals/0/01.31.14%20Black%20History%20Mon….