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GA HR1680

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mable Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 23, 2018, as Dr. Walter Rodney Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Walter Rodney Foundation
  • Honors Dr. Walter Rodney as a scholar, historian, educator, Pan-Africanist, and political activist known for works such as How Europe Underdeveloped Africa and The Groundings with My Brothers
  • Acknowledges the 15th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium, themed "Reflecting on 50 Years of Struggle," held annually in Atlanta during the week of Dr. Rodney's birthday (March 23)
  • Notes the relevance of Dr. Rodney's legacy to the 50th anniversary of pivotal 1968 social justice events, including the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Fair Housing Act, and the emergence of black and ethnic studies programs
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the Walter Rodney Foundation

Legislative Description

Walter Rodney Foundation; Dr. Walter Rodney Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2018; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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