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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Conaway
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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In Celebration of Black History Month
FOR the purpose of joining the annual celebration of the achievements of black Americans, recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history, and highlighting the varied inspirational and educational events available to residents of, and visitors to, Baltimore City to commemorate the celebration of Black History Month.
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In proclaiming February 2011 as National African American History Month, the President of the United States quoted the great abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass, “If there is no struggle there is no progress”, reflecting that progress in America has not come easily but has resulted from the collective efforts of generations, noting that for centuries African American men and women have persevered to enrich our national life and bend the arch of history toward justice.
The President remarked that this year’s theme “African Americans and the Civil War” invites reflection on 150 years since the start of the Civil War and on the patriots of a young country who fought for the promises of justice and equality laid out by our forebears. In the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln not only extended freedom to those still enslaved within rebellious areas, he also opened the door to African Americans to join the Union e...
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