HRES 917 · 117th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912 in which over 1,100 Black Americans were terrorized and driven out by white supremacist mobs, including dozens of Black Americans who owned land in the county, and reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to combating white supremacy, hatred, and injustice.

Introduced 2022-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2022-11-01)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution condemns the lynching of Rob Edwards, Oscar Daniel, and Ernest Knox and the actions of white supremacist mobs that drove out the Black population of Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912. It also expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.…

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Cosponsors (7)

7 Democrats