PA SR224

Designates February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania through Senate Resolution 224, introduced and adopted on February 3, 2026

Honors Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 and established "Negro History Week" on February 7, 1926

Recognizes the 2026 theme "A Century of Black History Commemorations," marking 100 years since the first national commemoration of Black history

Encourages all Pennsylvania residents to learn about and explore the heritage and contributions of African Americans in fields including science, education, legislation, and farming

Acknowledges President Gerald Ford's official recognition of Black History Month in 1976 as part of the U.S. Bicentennial