[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING HAYTI HERITAGE CENTER'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mrs. FOUSHEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FOUSHEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, which has been at 
the forefront of advancing the heritage of the historic Hayti and the 
African-American experience.
  Through dance, music, and culture, this center has continued to 
uplift and enrich the vibrancy and spirit of our city in immeasurable 
ways. The history of Durham cannot be separated from the history of 
Durham's Black Wall Street and Hayti, a thriving cultural and business 
hub for Black Americans.
  The Hayti Heritage Center's steadfast commitment to preserving this 
rich heritage is a profound gift to our community. Now more than ever, 
as we see efforts to rewrite our Nation's past, the work of centers 
like these, which promote cultural understanding through community 
events, are more critical than ever. It is truly an honor to represent 
a district that is home to such a remarkable institution.
  Madam Speaker, the impact that the center has had on generations of 
our community cannot be understated. I congratulate the center on this 
tremendous milestone, and I look forward to seeing them all and the 
meaningful work and achievements that lie ahead.

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