Group honored with Black history proclamation

  • Ruth E. Benjamin, center, smiles as she stands next to other founders of the African-American Cultural Arts Council of Putnam County on Thursday after accepting the city of Palatka’s proclamation for Black History Month.
    Ruth E. Benjamin, center, smiles as she stands next to other founders of the African-American Cultural Arts Council of Putnam County on Thursday after accepting the city of Palatka’s proclamation for Black History Month.
February is a month to celebrate, honor and reflect on the impact Black citizens had on keeping the American dream alive and the effect they’ll continue to have, Palatka city leaders said Thursday. …

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