congressional_record: CREC-2019-10-04-pt1-PgE1246
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| CREC-2019-10-04-pt1-PgE1246 | 2019-10-04 | 116 | 1 | RECOGNIZING THE EZIBU MUNTU AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY AND THE ``REMEMBER THEM'' AFRICAN HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1246 | E1246 | [{"name": "A. Donald McEachin", "role": "speaking"}] | 165 Cong. Rec. E1246 | Congressional Record, Volume 165 Issue 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019) [Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE EZIBU MUNTU AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY AND THE ``REMEMBER THEM'' AFRICAN HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION ______ HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN of virginia in the house of representatives Friday, October 4, 2019 Mr. McEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company and all of the attendees of the ``Remember Them'' convocation on October 1, 2019, which commemorated the 400-year anniversary of the African Holocaust. The Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company has helped increase awareness about the transatlantic slave trade, and I am grateful for their efforts in organizing this important commemoration. The 400-year African Holocaust commemoration is an opportunity to mourn and reflect on the enduring impacts of the transatlantic slave trade, and to celebrate all that our community has overcome and achieved since 1619. We must always remember those who were affected by this horrific and painful chapter of history, and learn from our shared past. As we reflect, let us honor the resilience of our community, and reinvigorate our commitment to justice. Together, I know we can create an equitable and fair future for all generations. Madam Speaker, please join me in expressing my gratitude to the Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company and all of the attendees of the ``Remember Them'' convocation for their work to better our community. As we look toward our next chapter, let us never forget where we have come from, nor the experiences of those who came before us. I wish them the best for a successful and healing event. ____________________ |