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IN HR0015
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Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
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AI Summary
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Indiana House of Representatives acknowledges the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans throughout United States and Indiana history.
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Black history has been celebrated annually since 1926, initially as Negro History Week and later as Black History Month, through the efforts of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
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Dr. Woodson chose the second week of February for Negro History Week to mark the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, who greatly influenced the Black American population.
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Black History Month celebrates Black achievements in the military, arts, civil rights, education, entertainment, history, law, literature, medicine, music, politics, science, sports, and other areas.
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Indiana House of Representatives urges entities and organizations to celebrate Black History Month.
Legislative Description
Celebrating Black History Month.