AFRICAN AMERICANS
Articles and editorials
ABA Poll Says 47 Percent of Americans Doubt Racial Fairness of Courts, E644 [14AP]
Alleged Witness to Attack Says Statement Coerced, E855 [4MY]
Auto-Parts Maker Making Progress as Spinoff From GM Nears, E935 [12MY]
Base Officials Investigate Racial Epithets Drawn on Sleeping Marine, E1128 [27MY]
Basketball Coaches Sue Texas City, Police Over Detainment, E1129 [27MY]
Bell Atlantic Workers Sue Company for $100 Million, E1403 [24JN]
Better Settlement Than Anyone Else Got, E1583 [16JY]
Biloxi Not Sure What To Do With Historic House, E935 [12MY]
Black Ag Department Managers Pursue Discrimination Complaint, E715 [21AP]
Black Doctors' Organization Pulls Convention From Seattle, Considers Baltimore, E466 [17MR]
Black Marine Beaten, Paralyzed by White Men To Face Attackers, E633 [13AP]
Black Parents Face Special Challenges Raising a Son To Be a Man, E699-E701 [20AP]
Business & Race—Samplers and Getaways Help Push Black Books, E445 [16MR]
Children Grow Emotionally as They Enact History's Struggles, E866 [5MY]
Clinton Proclaims February Black History Month, E573 [25MR]
Commitment Was the Hallmark of Rev. E.A. Freeman's Life, E104 [2FE]
Confederate Group Battles for Its Flag, E547 [24MR]
Congress Supports Award for Parks, E1109 [26MY]
Congressional Black Caucus Begins Police Brutality Hearings, E1402 [24JN]
Couple, Foundation, Admit Campaign Violations in Settlement, E803 [28AP]
Deal Struck for Ending Busing Plan in St. Louis, E1584 [16JY]
Death Claims a Role Model Rev. E.A. Freeman Was Local, National Social Crusader, E103 [2FE]
Defendants Deny Woman's Claim of Racial Discrimination in House Deal, E467 [17MR]
Defense Begins Case in Trial of Two White Supremacists, E1129 [27MY]
Down on Violence and Hate, E1536 [14JY]
Dr. Middleton Lambright, Overcame Racial Barriers, H4715 [22JN]
Eunice M. Waller's Service, E2355 [11NO]
Eye for the Prize, E471-E473 [17MR]
Fire That Damaged Black Church Was Set, E925 [11MY]
Florida To Become Battleground State on Racial, Gender Preferences, E855 [4MY]
Formal Ceremony Will Decry Racism in Oregon's History, E1059 [20MY]
47 Percent in Poll View Legal System as Unfair to Poor and Minorities, E756 [22AP]
Four Men Plead Guilty to Cross Burning, E1129 [27MY]
Free Speech at Heart of Case Involving Student Denied Law License, E496 [18MR]
Hate Crime Sentencing, E867 [5MY]
In Their Own Voices, African Americans Tell the History of Bigotry, E714 [21AP]
John Minor Wisdom, Appeals Court Judge Who Helped End Segregation, Dies at 93, E987 [17MY]
JUCO Campuses Hold Joint Graduation, E936 [12MY]
Judge Approves End to Race-Based Enrollment in San Francisco, E1059 [20MY]
Judge Clears Way for Trial of Five Whites in 1970 Killing of Black Man, E924 [11MY]
Jury Awards $720,000 to Couple in Cross-Buring Case, E671 [15AP]
Jury Convicts Man of Cross-Burning at Home of Interracial Couple, E644 [14AP]
King Pins for Truth and Reconciliation—Thomas and Sally, H1322-H1326 [16MR]
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Louisiana Hate Crime, E644 [14AP]
Mayor Opposes Desegregation Program, E1129 [27MY]
Minorities Are Pawns in Voucher Game, E816 [29AP]
Minorities Making Few Gains on Newspaper Staffs, E965 [14MY]
Missing Point of Affirmative Action—Black Hens Shouldn't Cater to White Foxes, E866 [5MY]
Mississippians To Get Chance To Tell History, E757 [22AP]
New Avenues Aiding Hate Group Numbers, E634 [13AP]
NHL Can't Substantiate Racial Allegation, E803 [28AP]
Number of Black Applicants to UW Law School Plummets, E855 [4MY]
Officers Accused of Using Racial Slurs, Breaking Boy's Arm, E496 [18MR]
Pearlie—A Mover and Shaker, E2399 [16NO]
Plan To Change Confederate Park to Cancer Memorial Draws Complaints, E935 [12MY]
Police Brutality and Racial Profiling—Facts Are Scarce, E966 [14MY]
Program Helps Young People Shed Tattoos and the Life They Represent, E645 [14AP]
Proposal Would Make Ole Miss Private, E1059 [20MY]
Prosecutor—Black Man's Murder Intended To Draw Attention to New Hate Group, E633 [13AP]
Prosecutors Say Racial Hate Was Motive for Man Indicted in Fatal Shooting, E867 [5MY]
Racial Attack, E855 [4MY]
Racial Beating Case Judge Receives Death Threat, E445 [16MR]
Racial Profiling Bill Heads to House, E1129 [27MY]
Reports—State Officials Will Admit That Racial Profiling Exists, E1128 [27MY]
Rights Leaders Say Laws Nationwide Targeting Hate Crimes Have Been Effective, E816 [29AP]
Robert C. Weaver, 89, First Black Cabinet Member, Dies, S503 [19JA], S3154 [23MR]
Robert C. Weaver Dies—First Black Cabinet Member, S503 [19JA]
School Officials Says Racial Tension a Problem Among Students, E756 [22AP]
Settlement Is Reached in Desegregation Case, E1582 [16JY]
Settlement Reached in California Race-Based Admissions Case, E633 [13AP]
Speedy Ruling Sought for Ayers Issue Affecting USM-Gulf Coast, E497 [18MR]
Spokane Police Stumped by Cross-Burnings, E965 [14MY]
Student Committee Urges University To Fight Hate Crimes, E804 [28AP]
Student Paper Apologizes for Alleged Racist Cartoon, E1109 [26MY]
Students Work on Plans To Get Around Initiative 200, E965 [14MY]
Taft Scores Points at Meeting With Black Democrats With BC-OH, E1058 [20MY]
They Call Her `Mitzvah Mama', S3717 [14AP]
Thompson Doesn't Condone Councilman's Actions, E756 [22AP]
Trenton Council Selects Black as Mayor, E965 [14MY]
Trooper Faces Probe Over Outburst, E572 [25MR]
Truth Sought in 1910 Mob Killing of Black Man, E815 [29AP]
Twin Brothers Charged With Conspiring To Incite Race War, E715 [21AP]
2 in GOP Join in Fight Against Racist Group, E925 [11MY]
UC Board Expected To OK Davis Plan To Admit Top 4%, E925 [11MY]
University of Texas Asks Court To Reconsider Its Hopwood Ruling, E1058 [20MY]
Voting for a Miracle—Public Education, E1584 [16JY]
Voting Rights of Convicted Felons, E1401 [24JN]
Waco, Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary Keeps Nearly One-Third of Jasper Students at Home, E1128 [27MY]
What Is This Group That Has Embroiled Lott?, E466 [17MR]
White Man Sentenced to Prison for Punching Would-Be Black Neighbor, E1058 [20MY]
Worker Bias Lawsuits Flood Agriculture Dept—Minorities, Women Allege Discrimination, E1401 [24JN]
Zero-Tolerance and Common Sense, E2390 [16NO]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: relief from Federal tax liability arising from the resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 2233), H4341 [15JN]
Booker T. Washington Leadership Institute: provide support (see H.R. 3440), H12226 [17NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3859 [8JN]
Civil rights: establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2510), H5570 [14JY]
———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 1980), H3709 [27MY]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H225 [6JA]
Congress: affirm opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry (see H. Res. 121), H1407 [17MR]
Council of Conservative Citizens: condemn racist and bigoted views (see H. Res. 35), H378 [2FE]
Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 1048), H1161 [10MR]
Crime: condemn hate-crime shootings in Midwest States (see H. Res. 254), H5839 [19JY]
Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 1429), H2130 [15AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to establish a cultural zone to commemorate the history of the Harlem Renaissance (see S. 176), S342 [19JA]
———study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Carter G. Woodson Home in the District of Columbia as a National Historic Site (see H.R. 3201), H11371 [2NO]
Education: promote cultural education and awareness of the history of slavery (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2920 [6MY]
Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2509), H5570 [14JY]
———prohibit preferential treatment (see S. 46), S339 [19JA]
FCC: develop guidelines for advertisers to prohibit discrimination against minority formatted broadcast stations (see H.R. 1948), H3693 [26MY]
Frank M. Johnson Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3031), H9515 [6OC]
Garvey, Marcus: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H2304 [26AP]
Health: minority health programs (see S. 1880), S14287 [8NO] (see H.R. 3250), H11702 [8NO]
Henry McNeal Turner Post Office, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 3454), H12791 [18NO]
Hurston, Zora Neale: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 60), H644 [11FE]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1709), H2810 [5MY] (see H.R. 1821), H3211 [14MY]
Johnson, Frank M., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 165), S9378 [27JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: direct Library of Congress to purchase papers from estate (see S. 1791), S13165 [26OC] (see H.R. 2963), H8966 [28SE]
———placement of a plaque commemorating the ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial (see H.R. 2879), H8375 [15SE]
Law enforcement: improve prevention and prosecution of police misconduct (see H.R. 2656), H6758 [30JY]
———prevent traffic stops motivated by race or other biases (see H.R. 1676), H2635 [4MY]
———provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see S. 821), S3776 [15AP] (see H.R. 1443), H2131 [15AP]
Marshall, Thurgood: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 319), H9241 [1OC]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see S. 322), S1076 [28JA] (see H.R. 349), H268 [19JA] (see H.R. 576), H459 [4FE]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 33), H644 [11FE]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 178), S10390 [5AU] (see H. Res. 293), H8290 [14SE]
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: funding (see S. 1617), S11255 [22SE] (see H.R. 2919), H8556 [22SE]
North American Slavery Memorial Council: establish (see H.R. 2288), H4665 [18JN]
One America: celebrate differences in ethnicity, race, and religion in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 141), H4735 [22JN]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 531), S2273 [4MR] (see H.R. 573), H459 [4FE]
Racial relations: recognize the historical significance of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and reaffirm the fundamental belief that we are all ``one Nation under God, indivisible'' (see H. Res. 176), H3295 [18MY]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 67), S340 [19JA] (see H.R. 1236), H1596 [23MR]
Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 38), H816 [25FE]
Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 149), H2304 [26AP]
Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 923), H890 [2MR]
Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 111), H1259 [11MR]
University of the District of Columbia: eligibility for assistance for historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 485), H376 [2FE]
Biographies
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr., H2604 [4MY]
Parks, Rosa, S2279 [4MR]
Excerpts
Day of Reaffirmation of Academic and Human Freedom: Robert F. Kennedy, S6460 [7JN]
Letter to Clarence Thomas on his confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice: A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., E630 [13AP]
Letters
Address problem of disproportionate minority confinement in juvenile correctional facilities: several law professors, S5563 [19MY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S7302 [21JN]
Creation of a Federal task force to investigate law enforcement brutality and misconduct: Representative Danny K. Davis, H700 [23FE]
———Representative Owens, H700 [23FE]
Health Care Fairness Act: Alan B. Cohen, Boston University, S14295 [8NO]
———B. Waine Kong, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., S14295 [8NO]
———Florence B. Bonner, Howard University, S14295 [8NO]
———Ronny B. Lancaster, Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, S14294 [8NO]
———Walter R. Allen, University of California, Los Angeles, S14295 [8NO]
———Walter W. Shervington, National Medical Association, S14294 [8NO]
Nomination of Ronnie L. White to be district judge: Bryan Kunze, Missouri Federation of Police Chiefs, S12186 [7OC]
———Doug Gaston, Texas County, MO, Prosecuting Attorney, S12187 [7OC]
———James L. Vermeersch, Missouri Sheriffs' Association, S12186 [7OC]
———Jay Hemenway, Mercer County, MO, Prosecuting Attorney, S12187 [7OC]
———Kenny Jones, Moniteau County, MO, Sheriff's Dept., S12186 [7OC]
———Patrick J. Sullivan, Jr., National Sheriffs' Association, S12186 [7OC]
———Thomas W. Mayer, Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, S13009 [21OC]
Placement of a plaque commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial: Thomas Williams, H11723 [9NO]
Trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa: several African-American religious leaders, S13116 [26OC]
Lists
Lebanon Clowns (Negro League baseball team) members, S11655 [29SE]
Memorandums
Address Problem of Disproportionate Minority Confinement in Juvenile Facilities: Roger Clegg, Center for Equal Opportunity, S5570 [19MY]
Obituaries
Weaver, Robert C., S3154 [23MR]
Papers
Youth, Leadership, and the Census in the African American Community: New Leaders (organization), E2235 [1NO]
Youth, Leadership and the Census in the African American Community: The New Leaders (organization), E2194 [26OC]
Poems
``Delta,'' Melvin B. Tolson, E293 [25FE]
``I, the African American,'' Terry Harris, H788 [24FE]
``Rendezvous With America,'' Melvin B. Tolson, E293 [25FE]
``Still I Rise,'' Maya Angelou, H790 [24FE]
Proclamations
Black Astronaut Day: Representative Jackson-Lee, E226 [11FE]
Proposals
Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans extension, E954 [13MY]
Remarks in House
Absalom Jones Day: observance, E128 [3FE]
Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: extend, E954 [13MY]
Africa: HIV/AIDS prevention programs funding for sub-Saharan Africa, H9375 [5OC]
Allstate Insurance Co.: tribute to From Whence We Came Award recipients, H785 [24FE]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Beta Alpha Omega chapter in Newark, NJ, E1335 [18JN]
Asbury Park, NJ: dedication of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Bethel Ford Center and Community Development Corp., E1779 [5AU]
Battle Creek, MI: dedication of Sojourner Truth Memorial Monument, E1959 [24SE]
Belafonte, Harry: Drum Major for Justice Award recipient, E835 [4MY]
Biehl, Amy: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient, E175 [9FE]
Birmingham, AL: tribute to Parker High School for contributions to education of African Americans, H6559 [27JY]
Black Cuban Foundation: anniversary, E1152 [7JN]
Black History Month: observance, H785-H792 [24FE], E182 [9FE], E222 [11FE], E256 [23FE], E272 [24FE], E293, E294 [25FE], E366 [9MR]
Black Original Individuals (organization): tribute, E1012 [18MY]
Booker T. Washington Leadership Institute: provide support (H.R. 3440), E2451 [18NO]
Brooklyn, NY: tribute to International African Arts Festival, E1268 [15JN]
California: tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care African-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E1169 [8JN]
California Advocate (publication): tribute, E1407 [25JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (H. Con. Res. 127), H4030, H4031 [10JN]
Children and youth: address problem of disproportionate minority confinement in juvenile correctional facilities, H4391 [16JN]
Civil rights: reenactment of Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march, H1841-H1848 [12AP]
———tribute to leaders, E272 [24FE], E294 [25FE]
Civil War—U.S.: tribute to 54th Massachusetts infantry regiment, E1570 [16JY]
Congress: affirm opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry (H. Res. 121), H1541-H1547 [23MR]
Congressional Black Caucus: HIV/AIDS prevention programs funding, H9019 [29SE], H9180, H9181 [30SE]
Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust: forum on veterans health care issues, E2517 [19NO]
Council of Conservative Citizens: condemn racist and bigoted views, H1541-H1547 [23MR]
Crawford, Tammara Deane: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Debutante selectee, E1734 [3AU]
Crime: condemn hate-crime shootings in Midwest States (H. Res. 254), H12885 [18NO]
David, Charles W.: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient, E175 [9FE]
Day of Honor 2000 Project: tribute, H11344 [2NO]
Decatur, IL: expulsion of students from Eisenhower High School, E2390 [16NO]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute, H2311 [27AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure full participation of minority and limited resource farmers in Federal crop insurance programs, H8995 [29SE]
Dept. of Energy: recruitment and employment of minorities in research and development activities, H8337, H8338 [15SE]
Dept. of the Interior: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Carter G. Woodson Home in the District of Columbia as a National Historic Site (H.R. 3201), E2249 [3NO]
Diseases: HIV/AIDS research and prevention programs funding relative to minority populations, H9290-H9294 [4OC], H10773 [26OC]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, E1854 [13SE]
———anniversary of Galbraith African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E707 [20AP]
———anniversary of Imani Temple, E1392 [24JN]
Dorman, Franklin A.: tribute to publication of ``Twenty Families of Color'', E229 [11FE]
Dorman, Linneaus C.: National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers Percy L. Julian Award recipient, E1581 [16JY]
Education: importance of improving educational system, H8863-H8869 [27SE]
Equal Pay Act: anniversary, E1239 [14JN]
FCC: develop guidelines for advertisers to prohibit discrimination against minority formatted broadcast stations (H.R. 1948), H3441 [20MY]
Flagg, E. Alma: Newark, NJ, Second Annual Kwanzaa Festival honoree, E51 [7JA]
Florida: tribute to the Rosewood Survivors Family reunion, E1598 [20JY]
Florida A&M University: condemn racial terrorism, E1947 [23SE]
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to efforts to advance civil rights, E1314 [17JN]
Gary, IN: anniversary of Bethlehem A.M.E. Zion Church, E2329 [10NO]
Health: improve health condition of African-American males, E2426 [17NO]
Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Circle City Classic football game, E1995 [30SE]
Jefferson, Thomas: controversy and findings relative to relationship with Sally Hemings, H1318-H1322 [16MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H4659 [18JN], E1309 [17JN], E1358 [22JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: placement of a plaque commemorating the ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial (H.R. 2879), H11722 [9NO]
Law enforcement: improve prevention and prosecution of police misconduct (H.R. 2656), E1707 [30JY]
———prevent traffic stops motivated by race or other biases, H4758, H4759 [23JN]
———provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 1443), E673 [15AP]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, E2330, E2338 [10NO], E2521 [19NO]
Los Angeles, CA: tribute to John M. Langston Bar Association Hall of Fame inductees, E1940 [23SE]
Marshall, Thurgood: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Res. 319), E2015 [1OC]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (H.R. 576), H9828-H9831 [12OC]
———add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (S. 322), H9830, H9831 [12OC]
———observance, E7 [6JA], E73 [20JA]
NAACP: anniversary, H626 [11FE], E205 [11FE]
———tribute to Gary, IN, chapter for Annual Life Membership Banquet and Scholarship Dinner, E1028 [19MY]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (H. Res. 293), H8531-H8535 [22SE]
National Women's History Month: observance, E557, E578, E588 [25MR], E600 [12AP]
New Haven, CT: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Love March, E2019 [4OC]
New Leaders (organization): tribute, E2235 [1NO]
New York, NY: treatment of minorities by law enforcement officers, H697-H703 [23FE]
———tribute to Museum of African Art, E1749 [5AU]
NIH: raise Office of Minority Health Research to level of center, H9019 [29SE]
North American Slavery Memorial Council: establish (H.R. 2288), H4658 [18JN]
North Carolina: tribute to State senate traffic enforcement statistics legislation, E1659 [27JY]
Oakland, CA: anniversary of Black Cowboys Parade, E2034 [6OC]
One America: celebrate differences in ethnicity, race, and religion in the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 141), H9957, H9958 [13OC]
O'Neil, John J. (Buck): John Stanford Education Heroes Award recipient, E2336 [10NO]
Paige Security Services, Inc.: tribute, H1482 [23MR]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, H4230 [15JN], E1253, E1254 [15JN], E1325 [17JN]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 573), H451 [4FE], H787, H788 [24FE], H2150-H2161, H2182 [20AP], E156 [8FE], E717, E726 [21AP], E743 [22AP]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), H2178 [20AP]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Odunde Festival, E1229 [10JN]
Racial relations: increase awareness of racism and racially-motivated comments and activities, E444 [16MR], E466 [17MR], E633 [13AP], E644 [14AP], E714 [21AP], E756 [22AP], E803 [28AP], E815 [29AP], E855 [4MY], E865 [5MY], E924 [11MY], E935 [12MY], E964 [14MY], E992 [18MY], E1058 [20MY], E1128 [27MY]
———national objectives priority assignments, H1316-H1322 [16MR]
———recognize the historical significance of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and reaffirm the fundamental belief that we are all ``one Nation under God, indivisible'' (H. Res. 176), H3271-H3273 [18MY]
Reeves, Garth: Florida Black Business Investment Board Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E718 [21AP]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 67), H12867 [18NO]
Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 38), E288 [25FE], E305 [2MR]
Robstown, TX: tribute to Mays family reunion, E1652 [26JY]
Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1351 [22JN]
Small business: increase percentage of Federal contracts awarded to businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or women, E1217 [10JN]
Smith, Benjamin N.: hate-crime shootings in Midwest States, H5463 [14JY], E1535 [14JY]
Smith, George W.: San Diego, CA, Urban League Equal Opportunity Award recipient, E1818 [9SE]
Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (H.R. 923), E306 [2MR]
St. Louis, MO: tribute to voluntary metropolitan school desegregation program, E1582 [16JY]
Texas: tribute to Texas Legislative Black Caucus, E264 [23FE]
The New Leaders (organization): tribute, E2194 [26OC]
Underwater Adventure Seekers (organization): anniversary, E706 [20AP]
University of the District of Columbia: eligibility for assistance for historically black colleges and universities (H.R. 485), E119 [2FE]
Urban areas: preservation and restoration of historic communities funding, H5472, H5473 [14JY]
Virginia: tribute to companies for inclusion in the Black Enterprise (publication) list of largest minority-owned companies, E2393 [16NO]
Waller, Eunice M.: NAACP Connecticut chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2355 [11NO]
White, Ronnie L.: nomination to be district judge, H9417 [6OC]
William Paterson University: dedication of Gloria S. Williams Building, E1855 [13SE]
Women: tribute to accomplishments, H1692 [24MR]
Remarks in Senate
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Beta Alpha Omega chapter in Newark, NJ, S7367 [21JN]
Americus, GA: tribute to IMANI Art Museum for encouraging diversity and community education relative to African and African American Art, S1454 [11FE]
Atlantic Highlands, NJ: anniversary of St. Paul Baptist Church, S12847 [19OC]
Black History Month: observance, S1434 [10FE], S1832 [23FE], S2002, S2003 [25FE], S2140 [2MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (H. Con. Res. 127), S6915 [10JN]
Children and youth: address problem of disproportionate minority confinement in juvenile correctional facilities, S5463, S5464 [18MY], S5559-S5567, S5570-S5574 [19MY], S5721 [20MY]
Civil rights: tribute to leaders, S1832 [23FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to establish a cultural zone to commemorate the history of the Harlem Renaissance (S. 176), S609 [19JA]
District of Columbia: establish program to allow high school graduates to pay in-State tuition rates at historically black colleges and universities, S12845 [19OC]
Employment: prohibit preferential treatment (S. 46), S482, S483 [19JA], S727 [20JA]
Health: minority health programs (S. 1880), S14288-S14296 [8NO]
Hill, Oliver W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, S3659 [13AP]
Johnson, Frank M., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 165), S9346 [27JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: direct Library of Congress to purchase papers from estate (S. 1791), S13170 [26OC], S13578 [29OC]
Kirkwood, MO: anniversary of Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, S1104 [28JA]
Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (S. 821), S3793, S3794 [15AP]
Law enforcement officers: treatment of minorities, S3319-S3321 [25MR]
Leahy, Senator: remarks relative to vote on the nomination of Ronnie L. White to be district judge, S12229 [7OC]
Lebanon, TN: tribute to Lebanon Clowns (Negro League baseball team), S11655 [29SE]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, S14364 [9NO]
Macon, GA: Tubman African American Museum funding, S11415 [24SE]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (S. 322), S1086 [28JA], S1435 [10FE], S6971, S6972 [14JN]
———observance, S309 [19JA]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 178), S10501 [5AU], S11048, S11049 [16SE]
One America: celebrate differences in ethnicity, race, and religion in the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 141), S14925 [19NO]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), S2278 [4MR], S3659 [13AP], S3837-S3845 [19AP]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), unanimous-consent agreement, S3834 [19AP]
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to African American Rodeo, S10953 [15SE]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S7791 [29JN]
Richmond, VA: Maggie Walker National Historic Site funding, S10345 [5AU]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 67), S502 [19JA], S3153 [23MR]
Smith, Benjamin N.: hate-crime shootings in Midwest States, S8736 [16JY]
Sports: tribute to Negro baseball leagues, S11655 [29SE]
Springfield, IL: tribute to Sanders-Cunningham family reunion, S9881 [29JY]
Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program: funding, S10350 [5AU]
White, Ronnie L.: nomination to be district judge, S11016 [16SE], S11867-S11875 [4OC], S11917, S11918, S11919, S11920, S11921, S11932 [5OC], S12097 [6OC], S12185-S12188, S12229 [7OC], S12689 [15OC], S13006-S13009 [21OC]
Reports filed
Add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the List of Days on Which the Flag Should Especially Be Displayed: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 576) (H. Rept. 106-176), H4021 [9JN]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 322), S4431 [29AP]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 178), S11053 [16SE]
One America—Celebration of Differences in Ethnicity, Race, and Religion in the U.S.: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 141), S13968 [4NO]
Placement of Plaque Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, ``I Have a Dream'' Speech at the Lincoln Memorial: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2879) (H. Rept. 106-448), H11555 [4NO]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 67), S2840 [17MR]
Resolutions
Tribute to Thomas Kilgore, Jr.: Representative Millender-McDonald, E2535 [3DE]
Statements
Health Care Fairness Act: Louis W. Sullivan, S14294 [8NO]
Tables
Changes in black student enrollment in St. Louis, MO, suburban school districts, E1583 [16JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 127, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks, H4031 [10JN]
H. Con. Res. 141, celebrate differences in ethnicity, race, and religion in the U.S., H9958 [13OC]
H. Res. 121, affirm congressional opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry, H1541 [23MR]
H. Res. 176, recognize the historical significance of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and reaffirm the fundamental belief that we are all ``one Nation under God, indivisible'', H3273 [18MY]
H. Res. 254, condemn hate-crime shootings in Midwest States, H12885 [18NO]
H. Res. 293, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, H8535 [22SE]
H.R. 576, add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed, H9828 [12OC]
H.R. 2879, placement of plaque commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial, H11722 [9NO]
S. 46, Civil Rights Restoration Act, S482 [19JA]
S. 67, Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC, S503 [19JA], S3153 [23MR], H12868 [18NO]
S. 176, Harlem Renaissance Cultural Zone Act, S609 [19JA]
S. 322, add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed, S1087 [28JA], S6972 [14JN], H9831 [12OC]
S. 531, award Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks, S3845 [19AP], H2150, H2178 [20AP]
S. 821, Traffic Stops Statistics Study Act, S3793 [15AP]
S. 1791, Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, Papers Preservation Act, S13171 [26OC], S13578 [29OC]
S. 1880, Health Care Fairness Act, S14289-S14294 [8NO]
S. Res. 165, tribute to Frank M. Johnson, Jr., S9346, S9396 [27JY]
S. Res. 178, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S10501 [5AU], S11048 [16SE]
Tributes
Bates, Daisy, S14307 [8NO], S14364 [9NO], S14523 [10NO], E2436 [18NO], E2521 [19NO]
DuBois, W.E.B., S1832 [23FE]
Ellington, Edward K. (Duke), S2781 [16MR]