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Senate adopts concurrent resolution marking centennial of Black History Month and honors 20 'unsung heroes'
Summary
Senate adopted SCR 122 recognizing 100 years since Carter G. Woodson's observance and marking Black History Month; the adoption included extended floor speeches and the introduction of 20 Black Caucus 'unsung heroes' from across California.
The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 122 on Feb. 24, marking the centennial of organized observances that became Black History Month and urging ongoing commitment to teaching and protecting Black history.
Senator Weber Pearson presented SCR 122 and framed the resolution around Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 founding of the observance, describing it as a permanent and necessary part of American history. He warned against the…
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