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This resolution recognizes February 2025 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history. The resolution traces the origins of Black History Month to Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, who in 1915 founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and established "Negro History Week" in 1926, choosing February to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The resolution notes that in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month during the United States Bicentennial, urging Americans to acknowledge the often-overlooked accomplishments of Black Americans. The 2025 theme, as established by ASALH, is "African Americans and Labor," which explores the profound role of work in Black experiences and highlights the interconnection between the labor and civil rights movements. The resolution also emphasizes the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus's commitment to advocating for people of color and celebrates the ongoing contributions of Black labor leaders and policymakers in the state, presenting Black History Month as an opportunity to commemorate historical hardships, achievements, and sacrifices of African Americans.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=18