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Colorado Senate adopts resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month
Summary
The Colorado Senate unanimously adopted Senate Joint Resolution 0007 recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month and highlighting contributions of Colorado Black leaders and organizations, 33-0.
The Colorado Senate unanimously adopted Senate Joint Resolution 0007 on Feb. 3, 2026, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month and honoring the contributions of Americans of African descent to Colorado and the nation. The resolution was adopted by voice and roll-call vote with 33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent and 2 excused.
The resolution, read at length on the floor, traces the origins of Black History Month to Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). It names Colorado figures cited in the text, including Barney Ford and Clara Brown, and notes more recent leaders such as Reuben Lewis Sims Jr. and Penfield Tate II. Senator Exum presented the resolution and invited colleagues to join remarks during the companion consideration in the House.
Senators added the current roll call as cosponsors after adoption. The resolution directs copies be sent to relevant civic organizations and to the governor.
