MO HB2071

Designates May 19 of each year as "El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Observation Day" in Missouri

Honors El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz as a human rights activist and advocate for African American rights who promoted equality and self-determination

Recommends the state observe the day through activities and events celebrating his life and legacy in the civil rights movement

Encourages use of the day to raise awareness and promote efforts to end violence, crime, substance abuse, and self-loathing in low-income urban communities