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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Passed
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize February 2025 as Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would also recognize the significance in protecting citizens’ right to vote and remedying racial discrimination in voting.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month and celebrates the significant contributions of African Americans throughout United States history. The resolution highlights the historical journey of African Americans, from the first arrival of Africans in colonial Virginia in 1619 through numerous milestones of achievement, including political representation, scientific innovations, and social justice movements. The document emphasizes the ongoing struggle against racial discrimination and voter suppression while acknowledging important historical achievements such as the election of the first African American president, Barack Obama, and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as numerous other groundbreaking moments in African American history. The resolution urges California citizens to recognize the talents, achievements, and contributions of African Americans in creating equity and equality across education, economics, and social justice, and affirms the importance of protecting voting rights and addressing racial discrimination in the electoral process.
Sponsors (75)
Mia Bonta (D)*,
Isaac Bryan (D)*,
Sade Elhawary (D)*,
Mike Gipson (D)*,
Corey Jackson (D)*,
Tina McKinnor (D)*,
Rhodesia Ransom (D)*,
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)*,
Lori Wilson (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Laura Richardson (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 159, Statutes of 2025. (on 08/29/2025)
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