MEDIA ADVISORY AND PUBLIC NOTICE

Congressman Al Green to Host Historic 3rd Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Featuring Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Congressman Al Green will host the historic 3rd Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Breakfast. Special guests for this occasion will include Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, prominent clergy, public officials, and civic organizations from across the Greater Houston Area. The event is scheduled to take place at the Wyndham Hotel near NRG Park located at 8686 Kirby Drive at 610 South Houston, TX 77054 starting at 8:30 a.m. CT. Registration for this event is available on Eventbrite by clicking here.

The legislative update will include the Congressional designation of August 20th as Slavery Remembrance Day. The event will feature Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III addressing the theme “We are the Dream and Hope of the Enslaved,” inspired by American poet Maya Angelou’s renowned poem “Still I Rise.” This initiative is part of Congressman Al Green’s Conscience Agenda, aiming to establish a National Day of Commemoration for the lives lost during nearly 250 years of slavery. The event will also spotlight key legislative initiatives, including efforts to secure a Congressional Gold Medal for the enslaved, recognizing their immense contributions as the foundational mothers and fathers of America’s economic greatness.

“It is important to honor and remember the millions of individuals who suffered the horrors of slavery. This Slavery Remembrance Day serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed and the resilience of those who survived. Additionally, observing Slavery Remembrance Day allows us to reflect on the ongoing impact of slavery and work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.” Congressman Al Green stated. “Maya Angelou's poem 'Still I Rise' encapsulates the spirit of Slavery Remembrance Day, as it commemorates the resilience and strength to overcome discrimination and oppression.”

Click here to watch the Facebook Live Stream of the event.