2022 Black History Month Resolution, Negro National Anthem, & Healers Presentation

On February 1, 2022, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors acknowledged and proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month with an official Resolution. The presentation included the singing of the Negro National Anthem by Darell Tullis, presentation by SB County Supervisors honoring healers (health care and behavioral health practitioners). SB County staff worked with Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt, Wendy Sims-Moten, and Jordan Killebrew on this presentation and the three received the Resolution on behalf of the Black/African American communities across Santa Barbara County. View the videos below to enjoy.

Video Source: https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Mentions in the Press

Black Healers of Santa Barbara Honored | Santa Barbara Independent | 2.3.22

Santa Barbara County celebrates Black history | Coastal View | 2.2.22

Santa Barbara County plans in-person, virtual Black History Month events | Santa Ynez Valley News | 2.1.22

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors honors county’s Black citizens in health care | Santa Ynez Valley News | 2.1.22

Black History Month celebrations in Santa Barbara County | KEYT | 1.31.22

Santa Barbara County Celebrates Black History | Santa Barbara Independent | 1.27.22