US Senate Recognizes This Week as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week”
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The State (South Carolina), September 10, 2008
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Senate has approved a resolution recognizing the week of September 7, 2008 as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.”
The resolution, introduced by Graham, was passed unanimously and calls on Americans to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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“The Thurgood Marshall College Fund family applauds Senator Graham’s leadership in recognizing the historic legacy and commitment to excellence of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said Dwayne Ashley, President and CEO. “The Fund looks forward to continuing to expand higher educational opportunities for all of its students.”
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(Posted on September 11, 2008)