Tennessee HJR0811 commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month in February 2026.
Tennessee HJR0811 commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, recognizing its origins in 1926 and its expansion to a monthlong observance in 1976. The resolution honors African-American achievements and contributions to Tennessee and the nation, encouraging communities, schools, and cultural institutions to celebrate through educational and cultural programming. It highlights notable figures and institutions, including Ida B. Wells-Barnett, the Highlander Research and Education Center, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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