Scott, Booker Resolution Celebrating Black History Month Passes Senate

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and 39 of their Senate colleagues in a resolution commemorating Black History Month and the important contributions made by Black Americans throughout United States history. The resolution was approved by the Senate yesterday. 

The resolution recognizes that all Americans benefit from the rich historical legacy of Black culture and recognizes Black History Month as a chance to reflect on the complex history of the nation while also continuing to work toward a more equitable future. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the suffering of African Americans during enslavement and the continued racial injustices that remain evident in the United States today.

“As we honor the legacies of so many Black Americans whose innovations and achievements have contributed to the success of our nation, I think it is essential to reflect on the progress we’ve made as a country,” said Senator Scott. “Through their perseverance, we are closer than we’ve ever been to a more perfect union. I am glad to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution.”

“Every year, Black History Month offers us the opportunity to honor the invaluable contributions, struggles, and sacrifices Black Americans have made throughout our nation’s history,” said Senator Booker. “I’m proud to introduce this resolution alongside Senator Scott to uplift the stories and triumphs of Black Americans. This is a month for celebration of how far we have come, and to recognize the work left to be done.”

The resolution is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Angus King (I-Maine), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).

To read the full text of the resolution, click here.

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