HRES 940
Recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".
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This House Resolution designates the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas." It recognizes the historical importance of the 1521 Santo Domingo Slave Revolt, where enslaved Africans and Tainos rebelled against their Spanish captors. The resolution encourages Americans to learn about and commemorate this event as a symbol of resistance and the ongoing struggle for liberty and freedom.
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