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CA ACR155
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Weber
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AI Summary
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Recognizes February 2020 as Black History Month and urges all California citizens to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans.
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Encourages recognition of African American talents, achievements, and contributions to communities in education, economics, and social justice.
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Acknowledges the 150th anniversary of the Fifteenth Amendment (1870) and the 55th anniversary of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Recognizes the ongoing significance of protecting voting rights and addressing racial discrimination in voting, noting that African Americans continue to face voter suppression despite over 50 years of progress.
Legislative Description
Black History Month.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 20, Statutes of 2020.
6/17/2020