National African American History Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Feb. 13, 2024 |
| Report Number |
R44363 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Valerie S. Cervantes |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
National African American History Month, also referred to as African American History Month
and popularly as
Black History Month,
is
observed annually in February, in
celebration of the
achievements of black Americans.
National African American History Month
recognizes the
central role of African Americans in U.S. history.
This
fact sheet
links to authoritative information resources
on
National African American History
Month.
It
is designed to assist congressional offic
es with work related to
National African
American History Month
by
providing
links to legislation, CRS reports, sample speeches and
remarks from the
Congressional Record
, and presidential proclamations and remarks. It also links
to additional government we
b resources and selected
advocacy,
educational, cultural,
and
military,
organizations
.
