Black History Month, established in 1926, is celebrated every February in recognition of achievements by Black Americans and all people of African descent in the United States.

The 2024 Black History Month theme is “African Americans and the Arts” and King County Executive Dow Constantine’s proclamation calls on all residents to actively engage in events, discussions, and reflections that honor the immense contributions of African Americans to our community and our nation.

Read the full proclamation below.