Ethnic Studies

Federal
US Congress 111th Congress

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. [HR-1046] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ] [Human Rights ]
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H699-700) on 02/23/2010

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US Congress 111th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. [HCR-43] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Expresses the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of people of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 09/14/2009

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US Congress 116th Congress

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act [HB-8420] [Native American Affairs ] [Human Rights ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, and membership. Among other activities, the commission must study the impacts and ongoing effects of the Indian Boarding School Policy (a federal policy under which American Indian and Alaska Native children were forcibly removed from their family homes and placed in boarding schools) and make recommendations to discontinue the removal of American Indian and Alaska Native children from their families and tribal communities (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Introduced In House on 09/29/2020

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A resolution celebrating Black History Month. [SR-516] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 02/27/2020

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A resolution celebrating Black History Month. [SR-84] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 02/27/2019

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Recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture. [HR-128] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture. The resolution also recognizes that there is improvement to be made to ensure full representation, equality, and fairness for all individuals regardless of race.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adriano Espaillat Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/22/2019

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US Congress 115th Congress

A resolution celebrating Black History Month. [SR-413] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ]
A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1189; Text: Cr S1169-1170) on 02/15/2018

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A resolution celebrating Black History Month. [SR-69] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1452-1453, S1454; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1452-1453) on 02/27/2017

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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2017 [HR-79] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Education ] [Arts and Culture ]
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2017 Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages: (1) the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation, and (2) states (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1173-1175) on 02/14/2017

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