Congressman Owens praises Black predecessors in Congress for courage, tenacity
Utah Congressman Burgess Owens says in floor remarks on Black History Month that Black History Month is dedicated to the heroes who rose above slavery, segregation and racism to champion life, liberty, pursuit of happiness for future generations, Black Americans having made enormous strides to shape the soul of a nation from a childhood and segregated south to serving in Congress and inspired by the tenacity of giants like Charles Drew, Robert Smalls, Mayo Williams, Bessie Coleman, Mildred Jefferson, Elizabeth Freeman, Sergeant William Carney, and so many others who fought for the founding ideals of liberty and equality. I like to share a few of my heroes with you, that had a tremendous impact on my life, in the lives of countless Americans, each Americans proud of their race, who would not stop dreaming or permit obstacles to too great, instead teaching that each has the ability to overcome all obstacles.





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