    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H890]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                          HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

      (Mrs. FOUSHEE asked and was given permission to address the House for
    1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
      Mrs. FOUSHEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Black
    History Month and to highlight the importance of our Nation's
    historically Black colleges and universities and diversity, equity, and
    inclusion initiatives.
      This month is a time to reflect on and recognize the immense
    sacrifice and contributions that Black Americans have made throughout
    our Nation's history.
      Today, we are witnessing blatant attempts to stifle DEI efforts,
    which were designed to promote fairness and provide resources to
    communities that have systemically been left behind.
      These initiatives, in tandem with our Nation's rich web of HBCUs,
    have allowed for culturally relevant and supportive environments for
    Black Americans, making higher education more accessible to students of
    color, many of whom are first-generation college students and are
    producing top talent in a wide variety of fields.
      These efforts are about supporting those in our community with the
    resources and education they need to thrive, and these policies help
    close the racial wealth gap and create more opportunities for upward
    mobility.
      There is still much work to be done to properly support the Black
    community, and I am committed to eliminating discrimination in all
    forms and continuing to uplift the invaluable contributions of Black
    Americans to this country.

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