Sesquicentennial of Emancipation Proclamation; recognizing African American members. (SJ13)
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Description
Recognizing the African American representatives to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868. Recognizes and celebrates the outstanding service of the African American men elected to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1867-1868, on the occasion of the Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 2013. This resolution is a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. View Full Text »
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02/24/2012: Passed the House
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This bill mentions Baskerville, Greensville, Southampton, Halifax, Norfolk, Isle of Wight, Vote, Charlotte, Newport News, Surry, Nottoway, Campbell, Petersburg, Prince Edward, James City, Appomattox, Chesterfield, South Richmond, Richmond, Cumberland, Richmond, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Powhatan, Buckingham, Goochland, Hanover, Fluvanna, Tappahannock, Louisa, Albemarle, Caroline, Orange, Clarke.
In the News
History Reconstructed: Assembly Honors Black Lawmakers
February 26, 2012
RICHMOND – Despite bigotry and threats, about 100 African-Americans served in the General Assembly during Reconstruction. Those history-making legislators are finally getting recognition. Legislators have passed a pair of resolutions describing the contributions of the pioneering lawmakers and praising them for their “commitment to public service in the face of deep resentment, racial animus, violence, corruption, and intimidation.”
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