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IN HR0011
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
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AI Summary
- Acknowledges the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans throughout United States and Indiana history
- Recognizes Black History Month as celebrated each February since 1926, originating as Negro History Week
- Credits Dr. Carter G. Woodson with establishing Negro History Week in 1926 and founding organizations to document Black American history, including the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and the Journal of Negro History
- Notes that Dr. Woodson selected the second week of February to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, figures who influenced Black Americans
- Urges entities and organizations to celebrate Black History Month to acknowledge Black American achievements in military, arts, civil rights, education, entertainment, law, literature, medicine, music, politics, science, and sports
Legislative Description
Celebrating Black History Month.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
2/4/2013
Full Bill Text
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