Honoring Black History Month

by State Representative Phil Young (D)
120th Connecticut House District

Dear Neighbor,

We celebrate the achievements, accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to this country, of which there are many, each February during National Black History Month. President Gerald Ford made it official in 1976.

For a list of African American firsts, from Business and Labor, Medicine and Health and more please click the website listed below for a comprehensive list of accomplishments and contributions made by Black Americans.

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/101-firsts-african-american/?utm_source=Young&utm_campaign=c2ec298bab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_02_01_06_53&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5e830c4de-c2ec298bab-48562265