H.Res.41 - Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.

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  • Official: Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent. as introduced.

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Bobby Rush

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1/19/2011--Introduced.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 descen

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1/19/2011--Introduced.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.

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