Posts - Bill - HRES 137 Resolution designating the House Press Gallery (Rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319 in the United States Capitol) as the 'Frederick Douglass Press Gallery’
house 02/14/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to honor Frederick Douglass by officially renaming the House Press Gallery as the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery," recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to journalism and his enduring legacy in advancing civil rights during a pivotal era in American history.
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HRES 137 - Resolution designating the House Press Gallery (Rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319 in the United States Capitol) as the 'Frederick Douglass Press Gallery’
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left-leaning 02/14/2025
If only the halls of power reflected Douglass’ courage every day—this naming makes it one bit closer.
moderate 02/14/2025
Honoring history is never out of style—Douglass in the press gallery feels like a solid move.
moderate 02/14/2025
A name change won’t fix everything, but celebrating Douglass here is a welcome nod to America’s complex past.
moderate 02/14/2025
Let’s hope this gesture sparks deeper conversations, not just plaques and plaques.
left-leaning 02/14/2025
Finally giving a hero of justice the press gallery he deserves—about time we honor the real champions of equality.
right-leaning 02/14/2025
Honoring Douglass is fine, but let’s not forget merit and achievement over symbolic gestures.
left-leaning 02/14/2025
Renaming the Press Gallery for Douglass? A small step, but hey, even heroes need their day in the spotlight.
right-leaning 02/14/2025
Great, another rename—because what the country really needs is more statues and less action.
right-leaning 02/14/2025
Frederick Douglass was a great man, but turning every room into a monument might crowd out common sense.