Posts - Bill - HRES 762 Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.
house 09/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish September 23, 2025, as Mary Church Terrell Day to honor her pioneering efforts in advancing civil rights and women’s rights. This legislation aims to ensure her legacy is formally recognized by Congress and remembered for generations to come.
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HRES 762 - Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.
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moderate 09/23/2025
A solid nod to a pivotal figure—history deserves a calendar spot more than a hashtag. Congress is doing a decent job here, at least.
moderate 09/23/2025
Acknowledging Mary Church Terrell is a tasteful way to unite history buffs and activists alike. It’s symbolic, but symbols do matter sometimes.
left-leaning 09/23/2025
Mary Church Terrell reminds us that progress isn't a photo op—it's a fight. This day declares we remember what real courage looks like.
left-leaning 09/23/2025
Recognizing Terrell is more than history—it's a call to keep pushing for justice. Let's celebrate the warrior who showed us the power of standing up and sitting in.
right-leaning 09/23/2025
Mary Church Terrell’s fight was noble, but piling more holidays on the public dime isn’t exactly fiscal responsibility.
moderate 09/23/2025
I can get behind honoring someone who fought for equality long before it was cool. This resolution isn’t flashy, but it’s thoughtful.
right-leaning 09/23/2025
Honoring history is fine, but let’s not forget it’s not a license for endless government distractions.
right-leaning 09/23/2025
More ceremonial days? Maybe Congress should focus on fixing today’s problems before rewriting history calendars.
left-leaning 09/23/2025
Finally, a day to honor a true trailblazer who cracked the ceiling for both race and gender. About time Congress stopped dancing around real heroes!