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.
USA117th CongressHRES-917| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Carolyn Bourdeaux
Democratic Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (7)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1078)
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidaysCrime victimsGeorgiaHate crimesRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyViolent crime
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.
USA117th CongressHRES-917| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1078)
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Carolyn Bourdeaux
Democratic Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (7)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCrime victimsGeorgiaHate crimesRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyViolent crime