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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 11
Author: Hall (D)
Introduced:1/27/15
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Black History Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes February 2015 as Black
History Month, urges all citizens to join in celebrating the
accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month,
and encourages the people of California to recognize the many
talents, achievements, and contributions that African Americans
make to their communities.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished African American
author, editor, publisher, and historian, who is known as the
"Father of Black History," founded Negro History Week in 1926,
which became Black History Month in 1976, intended to
encourage further research and publishing regarding the untold
stories of African American heritage.
2.The history of African Americans here in the United States, as
well as throughout the ages, is indeed unique and vibrant, and
it is appropriate to celebrate this history during the month
of February 2015, which has been proclaimed as National Black
History Month.
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3.There is even greater cause for a reverent celebration in 2015
as Americans reflect on the significance of the 50th
anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 50th anniversary
of the Selma to Montgomery Marches or "Bloody Sunday".
4.From the earliest days of the United States, the course of its
history has been greatly influenced by Black heroes and
pioneers in many diverse areas, from science, medicine,
business, and education to government, industry, and social
leadership. A number of these brave and accomplished
individuals, such as Booker T. Washington, George Washington
Carver, Matthew Hansen, Daniel Hale Williams, Dr. Charles
Drew, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Curt Flood, Medgar Evers,
and, of course, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., are noted
prominently in the history books of students nationwide, thus
enabling them to learn about the important and lasting
contributions of these individuals.
5.Among those Americans who have enriched our society are the
members of the African American community-individuals who have
been steadfast in their commitment to promoting brotherhood,
equality, and justice for all.
This resolution recognizes February 2015 as Black History Month,
urges all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of
African Americans during Black History Month, and encourages the
people of California to recognize the many talents,
achievements, and contributions that African Americans make to
their communities.
FISCAL EFFECT: Fiscal Com.: No
Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/6/15 13:09:34
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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