; Whereas the abolition of slavery did not end White supremacy; Whereas the period between the end of the Civil War and the civil rights movement was marked by continued discrimination and oppression of African Americans, despite the abolition of slavery; Whereas the history of Black resistance in the United States has demonstrated that the fight for racial justice and equality is ongoing and multifaceted, and that despite the massive strides that have been made in the name of justice, there are still many areas where progress is needed; Whereas Black activists in the United States have inspired many other marginalized communities around the world to fight for their rights and equality; Whereas the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass inspired the creation of Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month; and Whereas the month of February is officially celebrated as Black History Month, which dates to 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson set aside the second week in February as Negro History Week to recognize the heritage and achievement of Black Americans: Now, therefore, be it