In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution honoring February 2026 as Black History Month.

Black history is American history. Every February, we come together to honor the history, struggles, and triumphs of Black America and the contributions Black Americans have made to American society. For hundreds of years, Black Americans have been an essential part of our nation’s fabric, pushing and pulling us towards the better angels of our nature. Black History Month is a celebration of Black people and Black accomplishments, where we’ve been and how far we’ve come.

Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) establishes a theme surrounding Black History Month and its dedication. This year’s theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations” in acknowledgement of the first Negro History Week in 1926, which would later evolve into Black History Month. With this theme, we honor 100 years of impact and meaning of Black history and life commemorations in transforming the status of Black peoples in the modern world. As our nation celebrates its 250th Anniversary this year, let us not forget to tell an inclusive and accurate story of American history, one that recognizes not just Black history’s contribution to mainstream historical narratives, but resonates with the lived experiences of Black people.

Please join us in cosponsoring this important resolution.