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FL S1468

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Arthenia Joyner

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 2016 as "Black History Month" in Florida
  • Acknowledges the 2016 national Black History Month theme of "Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories"
  • Commemorates historical contributions of African Americans including abolitionists, civil rights leaders, scientists, artists, athletes, and native Floridians
  • References the establishment of Negro History Week in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson and the nation's subsequent celebration of Black history during February

Legislative Description

Black History Month

Last Action

Adopted

2/2/2016

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