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This resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of Black History Month and the contributions African Americans have made throughout U.S. history. It acknowledges the injustices African Americans have faced — from enslavement to segregation — and honors the many individuals who worked against those conditions to advance American culture, politics, science, and the arts. The resolution credits Dr. Carter G. Woodson with founding Negro History Week in 1926, which eventually grew into Black History Month. It encourages all Americans to use the month as an opportunity to learn from the past and affirms a national commitment to move forward united.
Congressional Summary
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-02-25
- Date Added
- 2026-04-30
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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