AFRICAN AMERICANS
Bills and resolutions
Akron, OH: anniversary of Akron Urban League (see H. Res. 1000), H893 [14JA]
Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1050), H2118 [10FE]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 615), S681 [25FE] (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE]
Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see S. Res. 675), S1821 [16AP] (see H. Res. 1183), H2960 [16AP]
Black Midwives Day: designate (see S. Res. 646), S1091 [17MR] (see H. Res. 1120), H2550 [17MR]
Chuck Stone Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 7746), H2335 [2MR]
Colleges and universities: provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. 4528), S2304 [14MY] (see H.R. 8791), H3452 [13MY]
Commission on Land Reparations: establish (see H.R. 7927), H2483 [12MR]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr., for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 7915), H2482 [12MR]
——— obtain statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 8098), H2775 [26MR]
Courts: remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights (see S. 3625), S162 [13JA] (see H.R. 7046), H718 [13JA]
Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity: observance (see H. Res. 1163), H2830 [9AP]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 990), H718 [13JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: make improvements to veterinary services grant program (see H.R. 8505), H3122 [27AP]
——— study ways for 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions to educate and provide assistance on transfer of agricultural land and assets, including heirs property, to next generation farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 8502), H3122 [27AP]
Dept. of Education: establish Federal Clearinghouse on Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (see S. 4167), S1580 [24MR] (see H.R. 8264), H2885 [14AP]
——— expand definition of historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria (see H.R. 7660), H2296 [24FE]
——— expand eligibility of historically Black college or universities and predominantly Black institutions for certain graduate-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education grants (see H.R. 7341), H2029 [4FE]
——— provide additional funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities in arts, arts education, and cultural programs (see S. 4496), S2236 [12MY]
——— provide grants to cover costs of opposing challenges to use of specific instructional materials, or availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 7691), H2327 [25FE]
Dept. of Energy: conduct study on effect of data centers on communities of color and low-income communities (see H.R. 7858), H2471 [5MR]
Dept. of HHS: address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 8008), H2620 [19MR]
——— carry out program to collect data relative to sickle cell disease in U.S. (see H.R. 8067), H2675 [24MR]
——— improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see S. 4187), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8080), H2710 [25MR]
——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see S. 4186), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8089), H2710 [25MR]
Dept. of the Interior: designate Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark (see H.R. 8276), H2885 [14AP]
District of Columbia: recognize cultural and historical significance of anniversary of emancipation and urge passage of D.C. statehood legislation (see H. Res. 1180), H2925 [15AP]
Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 8227), H2829 [9AP]
Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]
Education: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]
Freedom House Ambulance Service: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7623), H2234 [20FE]
Grandassa Models: honor and celebrate cultural, historical, and social impact in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during height of civil rights era and beyond (see H. Res. 1154), H2825 [6AP]
Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2041 [5FE]
History: recognize historical significance of slave ship Clotilda, condemn U.S. role in Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledge lasting impact on African Americans (see H. Res. 1086), H2332 [26FE]
Hubbard, W. DeHart: tribute (see H. Res. 1083), H2328 [25FE]
International Black Aviation Professionals Day: designate (see H. Res. 1064), H2219 [12FE]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 629), S915 [9MR] (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR]
James A. Cotten Post Office, Willingboro, NJ: designate (see H.R. 8326), H2958 [16AP]
Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3925), S681 [25FE] (see H.R. 8887), H3626 [19MY]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H2031 [4FE]
National Endowment for the Humanities: establish National Council on African American History and Culture (see S. 3890), S610 [12FE] (see H.R. 7549), H2218 [12FE]
National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see S. 3953), S707 [26FE] (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]
National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day: designate (see H. Res. 1098), H2369 [3MR]
Navy: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Golden Thirteen (see H.R. 7317), H1948 [2FE]
NSF: provide for special allocation of certain awards of financial assistance to historically Black colleges and universities relative to national artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes (see H.R. 7826), H2470 [5MR]
Philadelphia, PA: recognize desegregation efforts at Girard College and leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion (see H. Res. 1071), H2258 [23FE]
Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (see H.R. 7441), H2095 [9FE]
SBA: establish Innovation Centers Program to foster innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems in underserved communities through grants to minority-serving colleges and universities and community colleges (see S. 3876), S609 [12FE] (see H.R. 8063), H2675 [24MR]
Smallwood, Richard: tribute (see S. Res. 584), S257 [15JA]
Trump, President: condemn, censure, and call for apology relative to racist social media post of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as primates (see H. Res. 1065), H2224 [13FE]
U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see S. 4598), S2416 [20MY] (see H.R. 8932), H3669 [20MY]
Women: address hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking (see H. Res. 1292), H3531 [14MY]
——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see S. 4195), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR] (see H.R. 8074), H2710 [25MR]
Lists
Central Florida African American inspirational leaders, E134 [12FE]
Deerfield Beach, FL, Black Heritage Banquet honorees, E225 [17MR]
Obituaries
Gordly, Avel L.: Terryfamilyfuneralhome.com (Internet site), E210 [12MR]
Proclamations
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Miami, FL, Chapter Anniversary: Representative Frederica S. Wilson, E212 [12MR]
Tribute to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.: Representative Danny K. Davis, E339 [16AP]
Tribute to Wyanetta Johnson: Representative Danny K. Davis, E338 [16AP]
Remarks in House
Akron, OH: tribute to Black Chamber of Commerce-Summit County, H2174 [11FE]
Akron Black Artist Guild (organization): tribute, E273 [26MR]
Akron Rites of Passage Institute: tribute, H2012 [4FE]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H910 [15JA]
——— anniversary of Kappa Omega Omega Chapter, E455 [15MY]
Armed Forces: tribute to accomplishments of African American servicemembers, H2085–H2089 [9FE]
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, Inc.: tribute, E169 [26FE]
Black History Month: observance, H1940–H1946 [2FE], H1986, H2011, H2022 [4FE], H2085–H2089 [9FE], H2101 [10FE], H2174 [11FE], H2189, H2207, H2208, H2211 [12FE], H2262 [24FE], H2300 [25FE], H2429 [5MR], E89 [2FE], E101 [4FE], E134 [12FE], E139, E140, E141 [17FE], E146 [20FE], E243 [19MR]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance, H2988–H2993 [20AP]
Black Music Month: observance, H1980 [4FE]
Bronx, NY: anniversary of Community Church of Morrisania, E434 [12MY]
——— tribute to Black History Month Living Legends Luncheon, H2207 [12FE]
Buffalo, NY: anniversary of shooting at Tops Friendly Markets, H3512–H3517 [14MY]
Columbus, OH: tribute to Adelphi Bank, H3509 [14MY]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in U.S. Capitol, H2206 [12FE]
Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, H2101 [10FE]
Courts: remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights, H649 [12JA]
Davis, Waverly: Washington 10th Congressional District Black History Month Essay Competition student winner, H2300 [25FE]
Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Black Heritage Banquet honorees, E225 [17MR]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H697 [13JA]
Delta State University: anniversary of Delta State sit-in, E333 [16AP]
Dept. of Education: expand definition of historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria (H.R. 7660), H2424 [5MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance to surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of Black World War II veterans (H.R. 1725), H2086 [9FE]
Dunbar, Paul L.: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 8227), E308 [9AP]
Edwards, Al: recognize as father of Juneteenth and show appreciation for legislation making Texas first to recognize Juneteenth as official State holiday (H. Res. 634), H2214 [12FE]
Elizabeth City State University: anniversary, H2560 [18MR]
Firearms: gun control, H3514 [14MY]
Florida: tribute to African American achievements and contributions to central Florida, H2189 [12FE], E134 [12FE]
Greenwood, MS: tribute to Greenwood Voters League, E218 [16MR]
Hicks, Peggy: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E183 [4MR]
Hockessin, DE: tribute to Hockessin Colored School #107, H2999 [21AP]
Hollins, Penrose: Delaware Order of the First State award recipient, H2534 [17MR]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: impact of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, H2089 [9FE]
Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (H.R. 5361), H1989 [4FE]
Major League Baseball: observance of Jackie Robinson Day, H2921 [15AP]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H911, H912, H914 [15JA], H942–H946 [20JA]
McGowan, Johnny: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E189 [4MR]
Michigan: tribute to Black leaders of west Michigan, H2174 [11FE]
NAACP: tribute to Bronx, NY, Co-Op City branch, H2717 [26MR]
——— tribute to White Plains/Greenburgh branch, H3078 [23AP]
Nassau County, FL: tribute to American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, H2637 [24MR]
National Women’s History Month: observance, H2669–H2672 [24MR]
Navy: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Golden Thirteen (H.R. 7317), E88 [2FE]
New Jersey: tribute to 10th Congressional District Black History Month essay contest winners, H942 [20JA]
Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, E139 [17FE]
Portland (OR) Skanner: tribute, E128 [11FE]
Powell, Cleo E.: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia appointee, E320 [14AP]
Richmond (VA) Free Press: tribute, E329 [15AP]
Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (H.R. 7441), E114 [9FE]
Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and role it played in ensuring passage of Voting Rights Act, H2376 [4MR]
South Carolina State University: tribute to football team, E53 [20JA]
Stafford, VA: anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E429 [12MY]
States: impact of partisan redistricting and gerrymandering, H2212 [12FE], H3379–H3385 [12MY], H3457, H3511 [14MY]
Supreme Court: decision in Louisiana v. Callais relative to racial gerrymandering in drawing of Louisiana congressional map, H3327 [30AP], H3379–H3385 [12MY], H3403, H3411 [13MY], H3462 [14MY]
Tampa (FL) Sentinel Bulletin: tribute, E243 [19MR]
Tougaloo College: anniversary of Tougaloo Nine Jackson Municipal Library sit-in, E356 [22AP]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H2321–H2324 [25FE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, H2921 [15AP], H2988, H2991 [20AP]
——— evaluation of administration relative to racial relations, H1944 [2FE], H2087, H2089 [9FE]
——— evaluation of adminstration relative to racial relations, H2262 [24FE]
——— Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, H2022–H2025 [4FE], H2672 [24MR]
Walker, Rion: Washington 10th Congressional District Black History Month Essay Competition student winner, H2300 [25FE]
Weekly Challenger (publication): tribute, E241 [19MR]
Women: address Black maternal health disparities, H2560 [18MR]
——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, H2988–H2993 [20AP]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Xi Epsilon Chapter, E306 [9AP]
Remarks in Senate
Black History Month: observance (S. Res. 615), S689 [25FE]
Buffalo, NY: anniversary of shooting at Tops Friendly Markets, S2289 [14MY]
Elections: historical assessment of efforts to disenfranchise voters, S2356–S2362 [19MY]
Hollins, Penrose: Order of the First State award recipient, S955 [10MR]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (S. Res. 629), S1058 [16MR]
Scarbrough, DuShun L., Sr.: Martin Luther King Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award recipient, S1932 [22AP]
——— Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Freedom Flame Award recipient, S1932 [22AP]
Smallwood, Richard: tribute (S. Res. 584), S263 [15JA]
Supreme Court: decision in Louisiana v. Callais relative to racial gerrymandering in drawing of Louisiana congressional map, S2095 [29AP]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, S714 [26FE]
——— Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, S995–S999 [11MR]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (S. 2523), S1176 [18MR], S2356, S2357–S2360 [19MY]
Texts of
S. 3925, Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, S685–S687 [25FE]
S. Res. 584, tribute to Richard Smallwood, S260 [15JA]
S. Res. 615, Black History Month, S688 [25FE]
S. Res. 629, tribute to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., S917 [9MR]
S. Res. 646, Black Midwives Day, S1094 [17MR]
S. Res. 675, Black Maternal Health Week, S1824 [16AP]
Tributes