Black History Month and Local African American History
Summary
Chair Bui marked Black History Month's 100th anniversary with a detailed account of local history: Buffalo Soldiers at the Presidio of Monterey, the Central Coast's first Black church in Pacific Grove, and the first local NAACP chapter. He noted local history articles were removed from the Pentagon website in 2025.
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Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The apology itself shouldn’t hit your wallet much—expect mostly staff time and routine administrative costs, not a big new city program.
Community members interested in preserving and recognizing Pacific Grove's African American history.
No groups negatively affected.
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DEI Task Force — February 9, 2026
Chair Bui marked Black History Month's 100th anniversary with a detailed account of local history: Buffalo Soldiers at the Presidio of Monterey, the Central Coast's first Black church in Pacific Grove, and the first local NAACP chapter. He noted local history articles were removed from the Pentagon website in 2025.
Pacific Grove anticipated to issue apology for racist history toward Chinese community
Pacific Grove anticipated to issue apology for racist history toward Chinese community KSBW
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