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Senate adopts SCR 21 declaring February Black History Month; legislators deliver tributes and introduce "Unsung Heroes"
Summary
The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 recognizing February as Black History Month. Multiple senators spoke in support, and the California Legislative Black Caucus presented its 2025 Unsung Heroes list.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 (SCR 21) recognizing February as Black History Month by a unanimous roll-call vote of 37-0.
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas introduced the resolution on behalf of the Legislative Black Caucus and framed the observance as “a call to action,” urging lawmakers to address systemic inequalities affecting Black Californians. She cited statistical disparities discussed on the floor and said the month should be a…
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