A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2025 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history in various fields and celebrates the efforts of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, who founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and established Negro History Week. The resolution also highlights the importance of Black history in the labor movement and recognizes the ongoing efforts of Black labor leaders in Pennsylvania to promote union participation.
Key provisions
- Recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the contributions of African Americans in various fields.
- Honors Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson and the establishment of Negro History Week.
- Highlights the intertwined nature of the labor movement and civil rights movement.
- Recognizes the Philadelphia Plan and efforts to increase diversity within the building trades.
- Acknowledges the role of Black labor activists in promoting union participation.
- References this year’s theme: ‘African Americans and Labor’
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus
- African American communities in Pennsylvania
- Labor organizations in Pennsylvania
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Cosponsors
Anthony Williams
Christine Tartaglione
Judith Schwank
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