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Banner Project to Return; Nominations Underway

Banner depicting the late Jacqueline LaGrone on Main St. in Evansville
John Gibson
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WNIN News
Banner depicting the late Jacqueline LaGrone on Main St. in Evansville in Feb. 2026

The Evansville Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission is accepting nominations for Black History Month Banners

You have an opportunity to choose the next selections for the Black History Month banners in Downtown Evansville. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission has announced the return of the Banner Project for a second year.

The Commission invites community members to nominate local individuals whose leadership, resilience, and service have made a lasting impact on Evansville.

The committee will select up to ten new honorees to be featured on the Downtown Black History Month banners.

Nominations will remain open through December 18th.

Individuals nominated in 2026 who were not selected will remain eligible for consideration during this year’s selection process.

A link to the nominating website can be found here.

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry speaks at Innovation Pointe on Main St., Feb. 3.2026
John Gibson
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WNIN News
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry speaks at Innovation Pointe on Main St., Feb. 3.2026