Congressman Al Green Introduces Black History Month Resolution

(Washington, DC)--On February 4, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced H. Res 49, a resolution recognizing the significance of Black History Month. The resolution was introduced with 45 original cosponsors, including the entire Congressional Black Caucus, as well as the chairs of the Congressional Hispanic and Asian Pacific American Caucuses.

“This resolution allows Members of Congress to once again reaffirm the importance and story of African Americans in the development of our great nation,” Congressman Al Green said. “America’s story will never be fully told without studying and highlighting the extraordinary contributions made by African Americans.”

Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States in the month of February. Black History Month was originally established as Negro History Week in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an African American author and scholar. Dr. Woodson established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915. He worked tirelessly to highlight the contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history.

“Black History Month is relevant to all Americans and for that reason I have introduced this resolution since 2007,” Congressman Al Green said. “America is an exemplar of a nation enriched by its diversity, any opportunity to commemorate our nation’s legacy is welcome.”