4.2 15-0597 Subject: Honoring African American Leaders For Black History & Heritage Month
From: Council President Gibson McElhaney
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Celebration Of Black History Month Honoring The Following Courageous African American Individuals, Who Through Their Innovative, Groundbreaking Work, Have Promoted Positive Change And Uplift For The City Of Oakland In The Fields Of Social Justice, Advocacy, Arts And Culture, Business And Faith: Bishop Frank Pinkard Jr., Dr. William "Bill" Riley, Paul Cobb, Emory Douglas, Pastor George Cummings, Egypt King, Preston J. Turner, Assata Olugbala, Jean Blacksher, Gloria Jeffery, Ryan Coogler, And Theo Aytchan Williams