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**Union County to Host 2025 Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony**

The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced its plans to officially open Black History Month with its annual Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony. The event will take place on **Monday, February 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM** at the **Union County Courthouse, located at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey**.

This ceremony aims to recognize and honor the significant history, culture, and contributions of the Black community. The event provides an opportunity for reflection and celebration as Union County residents come together to mark the occasion.

For more events throughout Black History Month, residents are encouraged to visit **ucnj.org/bhm** for updates.

The event is organized by the Union County Board of County Commissioners in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development.

#UnionCountyNJ #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BHM

Source: County of Union

Source Type: Gov

Source Location:

Linden, NJ

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