Original Black History Month Resolution of 2025

Key Points

• This resolution officially recognizes February as Black History Month. It highlights the 2025 theme, which is African Americans and Labor. This theme looks at how Black workers helped build the United States into a wealthy nation from the time of slavery to the present day.
• The document lists many historical figures and groups that fought for fair treatment in the workplace. It mentions leaders like A. Philip Randolph, who started the first Black labor union, and modern organizers like Chris Smalls, who started the first Amazon union. It also honors women like Mary McLeod Bethune for their work in labor rights.
• The resolution points out that Black workers still face challenges today. It notes that a 2023 study found the average Black worker earns about 878 dollars per week compared to 1,059 dollars for other workers. It also mentions that as of early 2025, unemployment rates for Black men were higher than for other groups.
• The resolution also explains the history of Black History Month. It started in 1926 as a single week to honor the birthdays of Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Over time, it grew into a month-long celebration to make sure all Americans learn about the successes and history of Black people in the United States.

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