NC S133

Honors the life and memory of Dr. Joy Joseph Johnson, Fred D. Alexander, Richard C. Erwin, John W. Winters, Sr., Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb, Jeanne Hopkins Lucas, and other pioneer African American members of the North Carolina General Assembly in observance of African American History Month.

Recognizes that at least 111 African Americans were elected to the General Assembly from 1868 to 1900, but none served from 1900 through 1968 due to Jim Crow laws and voting impediments such as literacy tests and poll taxes.

Documents that African American representation returned to the General Assembly beginning with Henry E. Frye's election in 1968, with six African Americans serving by 1975.

Notes that the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus was formed in 1982 and established the Black Caucus Foundation in 1986, which has provided over $1 million in scholarships to students attending North Carolina's 10 historically Black colleges and universities.

Urges North Carolina citizens to participate in ceremonies and events to commemorate African American contributions to the State and nation, both during African American History Month and throughout the year.