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Senate adopts resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month
Summary
The Senate unanimously adopted SJR007 recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month and cited Colorado Black leaders and pioneers; the resolution was adopted 33–0 with two excused.
The Colorado Senate read and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 007 on Feb. 2, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month. The resolution, presented by Senator Exeter and co-sponsored by Senator Coleman and representatives English and Ricks, traces the origins of Black History Month to Carter G. Woodson and cites Colorado figures such as Barney Ford and Clara Brown.
Senator Exeter asked the Senate to join the joint session later for additional remarks. The resolution was adopted with a recorded vote of 33 ayes, 0 no, and 2 excused; cosponsors were added by unanimous agreement.
The resolution called for copies to be sent to local National Pan-Hellenic councils, History Colorado, the governor, the Colorado congressional delegation, and federal leaders named in the text.
