commending the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College upon the occasion of hosting its 18th National Black Writers Conference on March 25-28, and recognizing Kassahun Checole

This Senate resolution honors Kassahun Checole and the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College for their contributions to Black literature and cultural heritage. It formally recognizes Checole as the recipient of the Margaret T. Burroughs Institution Building Award at the upcoming 18th National Black Writers Conference in March 2026. The resolution acknowledges the Center's role in promoting African diaspora literature and celebrates Checole's work founding Africa World Press and The Red Sea Press, which have published thousands of titles. This document serves as a ceremonial commendation rather than establishing new laws or policies.