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This Black History Month, let us join together to celebrate Black lives and recognize the continued work ahead to advance racial justice and equity in our country. Black History is American history. We should celebrate the history, contributions, and culture of Washington’s Black community this month and every month.

We must also continue to reconcile our nation’s difficult history with the reality of where we are today. During this legislative session, Senate Democrats have committed to taking bold, progressive action on causes like expanding equity in education and creating more pathways for affordable home ownership. We know that every issue is a racial justice issue.

Senate Democrats are committed to advancing racial justice in areas like housing, education, policing, and healthcare — all issues with a history of inequitable policies that have disproportionately harmed Black Americans. Our work to address the deep inequities in our society is far from over. 

— Team WSDC