Supports designating September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day" to honor her contributions to civil rights and women's rights.
The bill expresses support for designating September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day" to recognize her lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. Mary Church Terrell, born on September 23, 1863, was a prominent civil rights activist and suffragist. She led campaigns against lynching, fought to desegregate restaurants in Washington, D.C., and was a founding member of the NAACP. The bill highlights her achievements and calls on Congress to honor her legacy.
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