DelawareDelaware lawmakers urge people to celebrate Black History Month
Delaware lawmakers honor African Americans’ achievements and encourage people to use Black History Month to learn from U.S. history.
What it does
The adopted resolution honors African American leaders from Delaware and across the country. It encourages people to celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the past.
Argument forEncouraging celebrations could give more people a chance to learn about African Americans’ contributions and the country’s past.
Argument againstBecause it only urges celebration, the resolution may have little effect where people choose not to take part.
More detail
Delaware’s General Assembly urges people to celebrate Black History Month. It honors African Americans’ achievements in Delaware and across the United States. The resolution encourages participation but does not require anyone to hold a celebration. Black History Month is observed every February.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jan 30Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 29Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 29Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jan 30Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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