H.Res. 1040 · 119th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Alma Adams
Introduced
2026-02-05
Latest action
2026-02-05 · Submitted in House

Summary

This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.