Good News: Washington D.C. Mayor Proclaims Feb. 8th 'Taraji P. Henson Day' [VIDEO]

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Congratulations are in order! 2019 is starting off great for actress Taraji P. Henson. If you can remember, she recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, her new movie ‘What Men Want’ debuted in theatres yesterday, and now THIS!

Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. officially made Feb 8^th, Taraji P. Henson day.  The mayor took to her Instagram to announce the exciting news. She stated, “As a native Washingtonian she has inspired future generations to shoot for the stars.”

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I officially proclaim February 8th @tarajiphenson Day! . As a native Washingtonian she has inspired future generations to shoot for the stars 🌟, including our very own #Socialgrlz: Mikayla Sharrieff, India Skinner, and Bria Snell! . #DCproud, #HUbison . 📺@nbcwashington

A post shared by Mayor Muriel Bowser (@mayor_bowser) on Feb 8, 2019 at 3:31pm PST

Henson took to her Instagram to express her gratitude, “then THIS HAPPENED!!!! I am just so honored‼️ From an #aroundthewaygirl with dreams I thank you Mayor Bowser and the entire city for riding with me for all of my life!!!”

We are wishing Taraji congratulations and continued success!