House of representatives. And im a historian, has going. And we want to talk today about the history of African American representation in the 20th century. And we have a lot of artifacts, from house collection, they have to do with that in a lot of history to cover. In the last African American sort of to be elected in the 19th century leaves a 1901, george white of North Carolina. And then its a long time before another African American comes into the house, and that is oscar to priest from illinois. And we have a couple of really rare artifacts from this man, from the 19 twenties and thirties. But before a legit because i love them so much, matt, tell us a little bit about oscar, and how he got into congress . So theres a long period, almost three decades after George Henry White leaves congress, where there is no African Americans who served in either house or the senate. And that has everything to do with a gym crow laws that go in the books in the south. In the way that changes o
Pleasure to have everyone here for a very special night, as we open the librarys, newest exhibition, rosa parks in her own words. Members of the congressional black caucus. Of the rosa parks family, another round of applause. Photographer, monitor, whose photo of ms. Parks, is prominently displayed and part of the exhibition, the staff of the different culture with situations, including secretary of the smithsonian. And, the archivist of the united states, mr. David farrell. And our library guest, and staff and our viewers online, this has been livestreamed right now, and i have to tell, you we are radiating with joy, and pride tonight because, it is our pleasure, to open as beautiful, and compelling new exhibition about one of our countries most beloved civil rights icon, rosa parks. The collection, resonates strongly with me, after i was sworn in as the 14th librarian of congress, in 2016, the very first collection i was able to receive was a rosa parks papers, library bang script sp
Columbia record in columbia, south carolina. The moderator, robert the senior senator from ohio. Thank you. Brown presents an honor to join my colleagues of both parties on the floor today to read one of the greatest pieces of writing of the 20th century. Dr. Kings letter from the birmingham jail. I thank senators warnock and tell us in kc and capitol and bozeman and rosen for joining me. Madam president , i ask unanimous consent that after i speak a briefly, you will recognize in this order, senator warren, senators warnock, tillis, kc than me then capitol in bozeman and rosa. Without objection. Thank you, madam president. Our former colleague, doug jones from alabama began this bipartisan tradition that happened in his state. And its an honor to carry it. Today, we recommit to dr. Kings mission to equal rights for all, to ensuring that every voice is heard and to the dignity of work. On friday, we walk, we marked workers memorial day. When we honor workers killed on the job over the
Ken Salomon passed away peacefully at his home in Pleasanton on January 9, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long and courageous battle with cancer and a lifetime