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.

United States117th CongressHRES-917House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 1, 2022

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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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1078)

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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

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