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.

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 9 February 2022

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 9 February 2022

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1078)

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3. 9 February 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 9 February 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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5. 1 November 2022

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Carolyn Bourdeaux · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] · D · Sponsor
• David Scott · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
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