H.Res. 41 · 112th Congress

Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Bobby Rush
Introduced
2011-01-19
Latest action
2011-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

Summary

Supports the United Nations (U.N.) designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) strengthen cooperation to promote the empowerment of people of African descent in relation to their social, educational, political, and economic rights; (2) make efforts to advance the diverse cultural traditions and heritage of people of African descent; and (3) strengthen its commitment to eradicate racism, undo the injustices of history, and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent across the political, social, and economic spectrum.