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DemocratBill · H.Res. 95· House(119-HRES-95)

Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

Rep. Adams
Age: 80 years
North Carolina
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Alma Adams
Cosponsors
Democrat - 16Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in and its connection to the start of Black History Month. It honors Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond for starting the 1960 sit-in at a Woolworth cafeteria. The text notes how the peaceful protest sparked a nationwide movement involving over 700,000 people and led to the integration of the lunch counter. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize the group's contributions to the civil rights movement. Finally, the resolution encourages all States to teach the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    The resolution explicitly recognizes the significant contributions of Black Americans to the nation's history and culture.

  • Would students be better off under this?+3

    The text highlights the role of college students as catalysts for the civil rights movement.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    The resolution highlights the role of the Greensboro Four in challenging racial inequality and promoting civil rights.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.