HRES 1309
Continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements.
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This resolution honors and seeks to preserve and invest in freedmen’s settlements – communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans before and after the Civil War – across the United States. It acknowledges the historical injustices faced by these communities, including violence, divestment, and systemic discrimination, and recognizes their significance as embodiments of self-determination and community resilience. The resolution calls for federal, state, and local support to document, protect, and revitalize these settlements, addressing ongoing challenges like poverty, environmental hazards, and lack of infrastructure.
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