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Measure Celebrates African American Achievements, Includes Those Hailing from Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) honoring the achievements of African Americans, including notable leaders from Mississippi, has been approved by the U.S. Senate.
The Black History Month resolution, approved by unanimous consent, cites the history of African Americans and their contributions to the nation in education, politics, arts, sports, literature, science, and technology. The measure was co-authored by Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Cochran, with Wicker as an original cosponsor.
“This resolution, like the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, can help promote understanding and our need to continue working toward a more just and equitable society,” Cochran said. “I commend the many Mississippians whose successes in community service, business, education, and the arts serve as an inspiration to our nation and the world.”
“This month is a time for all Americans to recognize the significant contributions that black Americans have made to the advancement of our nation,” Wicker said. “That advancement is owed in no small part to a number of Mississippians. I am glad the Senate has paid tribute to their lives and their work with the passage of this Black History Month resolution. These inspiring Mississippians set an example that we should celebrate throughout the year.”
S.Res.413 incorporates new names of notable African Americans, including Mamie Till, a Mississippi native who was the mother of Emmett Till. Other notable African Americans from Mississippi named in the legislation include Medgar Evers, B.B. King, Aaron Shirley, Walter Payton, Blanche K. Bruce, Holt Collier, and Hiram Revels.
The Black History Month resolution states in part that “the contributions of African Americans from all walks of life throughout the history of the United States reflect the greatness of the United States,” and that the Senate “recognizes the importance of Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the complex history of the United States, while remaining hopeful and confident about the path ahead.”
The Senate resolution is available here: http://bit.ly/2EZwbgc
