HRES 1035 United States House · 118th Congress

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

This resolution honors the Greensboro Four (Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond) for their 1960 sit-in at a Greensboro, North Carolina Woolworth's store, which sparked the civil rights movement. It formally recognizes their role in challenging racial segregation and inspiring nationwide protests during Black History Month. The resolution encourages schools to include the Greensboro Four's story in their educational curriculum to highlight their contributions to civil rights. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect but aims to promote historical awareness.

Issues: ✓ Education

Sub-Topics: Curriculum

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Introduced Feb 29, 2024 Last action Feb 29, 2024

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Referred to the Committee on Education and the 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.

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Feb 29, 2024

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