Illinois SB0249 designates August 4th as Eva Carroll Monroe Recognition Day to honor her legacy and work for orphaned Black children.
Illinois SB0249 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish Eva Carroll Monroe Recognition Day on August 4th each year. This day is meant to honor Eva Carroll Monroe, the founder of the Lincoln Colored Home, the first Black orphanage in Illinois and the second in the United States. The day aims to celebrate her contributions during the Jim Crow era and promote a greater understanding of Illinois' rich history.
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