Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.

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Supports the United Nations (U.N.) designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 19, 2011

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

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

Latest action (Mar 1, 2011): Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 19, 2011

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.