Recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".

This resolution commemorates the December 26, 1521, slave rebellion in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) as the first recorded uprising against slavery in the Americas. It designates the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas" to encourage Americans to reflect on and learn about this historical event. The resolution specifically highlights the rebellion as a foundational moment in the fight for liberty, acknowledging it as the precursor to centuries of resistance against slavery. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of this historical milestone.