Bill > HRes655

This resolution expresses support for designating August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day" in recognition of Marcus Garvey's significant contributions to Black history and empowerment. The resolution highlights Garvey's leadership of the largest African-American movement of his time, which attracted millions of followers worldwide, and notes his establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Line, a cargo shipping company aimed at increasing economic independence for African Americans. The resolution emphasizes Garvey's philosophical goals of achieving economic independence through entrepreneurship and self-help, and acknowledges that he was granted a Presidential posthumous pardon in 2025. By supporting this recognition day, the House of Representatives seeks to honor Garvey's legacy and encourage Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that commemorate his important work in promoting Black empowerment and economic self-determination.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/655/all-info