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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2025 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes February 2025 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history. The resolution provides historical context, noting that Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, often called the "Father of Black History," originally established "Negro History Week" in 1926 to honor the accomplishments of African Americans, which later evolved into Black History Month. The resolution emphasizes the importance of acknowledging African American achievements in various fields, including science, education, and labor, and references the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which has been instrumental in promoting Black history. This year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," specifically focuses on the profound role of work in Black experiences, noting the interconnection between the labor and civil rights movements. The resolution also highlights Pennsylvania's commitment to recognizing and celebrating the historical hardships, achievements, and invaluable contributions of African Americans to both domestic and global communities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (64)
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Amen Brown (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Andre Carroll (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Jason Dawkins (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Jamie Flick (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Jordan Harris (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Dan Miller (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Lindsay Powell (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Regina Young (D),
Last Action
Adopted (198-4) (on 02/05/2025)
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