President Trump on Friday stated he’s “honored” to acknowledge February as Black Historical past Month and that “black American citizens had been amongst our nation’s maximum consequential leaders.”
“American heroes such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Sowell, Justice Clarence Thomas, and countless others represent what is best in America and her citizens,” Trump stated in a observation.
Black Historical past Month celebrates the achievements of Black American citizens and the contributions they’ve made to American society. Created through Carter G. Woodson, the month firstly started as Black Historical past Week and was once scheduled round President Lincoln’s birthday.
This yr’s Black Historical past Month theme, decided each and every yr through the Affiliation for the Find out about of Existence and Historical past, is African American citizens and Hard work.
Trump on Friday stated that he wish to prolong his “tremendous gratitude” to Black American citizens for “all they have done to bring us to this moment” and any long term contributions.
“Their achievements, which have monumentally advanced the tradition of equality under the law in our great country, continue to serve as an inspiration for all Americans,” Trump stated.
“We will also never forget the achievements of American greats like Tiger Woods, who have pushed the boundaries of excellence in their respective fields, paving the way for others to follow,” he added.