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Representative Andrews highlights Republican Party’s historical role in Black freedom
Summary
Representative Andrews used her Black History Month remarks to recount the Republican Party’s founding opposition to slavery, Reconstruction-era gains, and federal enforcement measures, framing that history as central to the story of Black freedom.
Representative Andrews addressed the chamber for Black History Month and foregrounded the Republican Party's early role in abolition and Reconstruction. "For Black History Month, I want to talk about the Republican Party," she said, recounting the party's founding in 1854 and citing figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Hiram Revels.
Andrews referenced historical milestones, including the Emancipation Proclamation, passage of the 13th–15th Amendments, and Reconstruction-era enforcement acts. She argued that these developments and early African American officeholders demonstrate how party and policy history factor into contemporary reflections on civil rights.
Her remarks were delivered during routine floor time that also included bill introductions and later a motion to recess; no floor action followed directly from the presentation.
