HRES 1359
Condemning the atrocities that occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, in which a White supremacist mob brutalized, terrorized, and killed dozens of Black Americans, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting the fundamental right to vote and to combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.
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This House Resolution condemns the brutal massacre of Black Americans in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, by a White supremacist mob. It honors the victims and acknowledges the lasting impact of this event on the Black community. The resolution reaffirms Congress’s commitment to supporting the right to vote and combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy, highlighting the connection between the riots and subsequent federal legislation aimed at securing voting rights for Black Americans.
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