Designates August 20th as "Slavery Remembrance Day" to remember the evils of slavery.
The bill designates August 20th as "Slavery Remembrance Day" to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery. It condemns slavery and encourages acknowledgment of its importance. The resolution also authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling for appropriate ceremonies and activities to observe the day. The day marks the arrival of the first 20 enslaved Africans in what is now Fort Monroe, Virginia, in 1619.
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