Congressional Black Caucus Applauds Unanimous House Passage of Bill Recognizing the Historic Contributions of African Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the unanimous House passage of the “400 Years of African American History Act,” recognizing the resilience and significant contributions that African Americans have made in the United States since 1619.
“Passage of the 400 Years of African American History Act is a tremendous achievement in our efforts to commemorate the countless contributions that African Americans have made throughout our country since 1619,” said Chairman Butterfield. “I commend Congressman Bobby Scott for introducing such legislation that allows us to reflect on the painful impact of slavery in our country and further help us address the racial discrimination and oppression that continues to plague our society today.”
The bill will establish a commission to plan and implement programs and activities across the country in 2019 to recognize the arrival and influence of Africans in America and the significant contributions that African Americans continue to have in shaping the diversity and diverse heritage of our nation.
