AR SR19

Senate Resolution 19 celebrates Black History Month during February 2011 and recognizes African-American contributions to social, economic, military, scientific, and artistic development in the United States and Arkansas.

Acknowledges that "Negro History Week" began in 1926 as the predecessor to "Black History Month," which has been celebrated annually since 1976 as part of Dr. Carter G. Woodson's legacy.

Recognizes African-American participation in every major U.S. war and notes that the United States Armed Forces did not become integrated until 1948 under President Harry S. Truman's executive order.

States that Black History Month celebrates African-American influence in arts and entertainment, political and economic development, social and academic progression, and cultural evolution from the slave trade through the civil rights movement to the present.

Directs the Arkansas Senate to recognize and applaud the sacrifices and contributions made by African-American men and women throughout the history of the state and nation.