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Representative Jones reads names of 15 enslaved workers who helped build the State Capitol, urges marker
Summary
Representative Jones read into the record the first names of 15 enslaved men who worked on the state capitol in 1846–1847 and urged that their legacy be recognized with a marker during Black History Month; the HJR is on the consent calendar.
Representative Jones of Davidson read into the record the first names of 15 enslaved men who were part of constructing the state capitol and urged that their contributions be honored with a marker.
Speaking as the House considered its consent calendar, Jones said she worked with a historian to identify the names that are known and asked the body to recognize their role during Black History Month. She listed the available names and said the men were rented by the state government between 1846 and 1847.
The reading was presented in connection with a House joint resolution (HJR) on the consent calendar. No debate or vote specific to the resolution was recorded separately from the consent calendar vote in this session.
Jones said the measure is intended to start a process of honoring those laborers, including consideration of a marker or stone in the capitol similar to the one at the U.S. Capitol.
The House’s adoption of the consent calendar advances items placed on that calendar, including the HJR referenced by Jones.
