HRES 690
Commending Alice Allison Dunnigan for her barrier-breaking career in journalism.
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This resolution honors Alice Allison Dunnigan, a pioneering African-American journalist, for her significant contributions to the field. Dunnigan overcame numerous obstacles, including racial and gender discrimination, to become the first African-American woman accredited to cover major U.S. government institutions. Her reporting focused on issues impacting minority communities and she played a key role in covering presidential campaigns and advising on equal employment opportunities. The resolution recognizes her lasting legacy of truth, equality, and breaking barriers in journalism.
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Alcee L. Hastings
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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