[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E341]
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                        PANTHEON OF BLACK HEROES

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Black History Month, I 
rise to introduce a series of bills--a Pantheon of Black Heroes--
recognizing the historic achievements and contributions of African 
Americans. Several of these heroes resided and worked in the Harlem 
area, while others inspired or lent inspiration to our community.
  The Pantheon of Black Heroes is part of my continuing effort, begun 
years ago, to officially recognize some of America's best and 
brightest. Black History Month presents us with another opportunity to 
highlight the achievements of these men and women. It is our 
opportunity to ensure that our stories are told as we have lived them, 
and as we would have them handed down to those who follow us.
  I ask that my colleagues join with me in recognizing the vast 
contributions of these great African Americans.
  Arthur Ashe, Ralph Bunche, Roy Campanella, Shirley Chisholm, 
Katherine Dunham, Marcus Garvey, Althea Gibson, Lionel Hampton, Dorothy 
Height, Zora Neale Hurstson, Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Dr. Martin Luther 
King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Adam Clayton Power, Jr., A. Philip 
Randolph, Sugar Ray Robinson, Arthur Schomburg, Betty Shabazz, Madame 
C.J. Walker, James L. Watson, and Malcolm X.