Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Civil Rights topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Assembly adopts resolution recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Summary
Assemblymember Jackson introduced ACR 2 recognizing March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; members discussed historical context and civic duties and the resolution was adopted by voice vote with 64 coauthors recorded.
The California State Assembly adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 2 on Thursday, recognizing March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and urging continued action against racism and xenophobia.
Assemblymember Ash Kalra Jackson (recorded as Assemblymember Jackson) outlined the historical origins of the day, referencing the 1960 Sharpeville massacre and United Nations actions calling for annual observance. Jackson framed racism as a public‑health crisis and urged lawmakers and the public to call out discriminatory language, celebrate ancestral cultures and support solidarity efforts.
Jackson also announced a book placed on members’ desks and urged colleagues to deepen cultural knowledge and to defend targeted communities. The clerk recorded 64 coauthors and members adopted the resolution by voice vote.
The resolution is ceremonial and expresses support for efforts to combat racism and racial discrimination.
