Bill > HRes762

This resolution supports the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day" while highlighting the remarkable life and achievements of Mary Church Terrell, a pioneering African American activist and educator. Born in 1863 to former enslaved parents, Terrell was one of the first African American women to attend college and became a prominent civil rights and women's rights leader. The resolution details her significant contributions, including being the first African American woman appointed to a school board, fighting racial discrimination through education and activism, leading desegregation efforts in Washington, D.C. restaurants, and participating in antilynching campaigns. As a founder of the National Association of Colored Women and a charter member of the NAACP, Terrell worked tirelessly to advance racial and gender equality. The resolution specifically recognizes her groundbreaking legal fight against restaurant segregation, which culminated in a 1953 Supreme Court decision, and her persistent efforts to promote social justice throughout her life. By proposing this commemorative day, the resolution aims to honor Terrell's lasting impact on civil rights and women's rights movements and ensure her historical significance is remembered and celebrated.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/762/all-info