Celebrating Black History Month
A Note from Congressman Carson
Dear Friend,
Each February, we celebrate Black History Month and take time to recognize the important contributions African Americans have made in our country. During this month-long celebration, we join our friends and neighbors in honoring the individuals who had the courage to change the course of history for our country.
Many exceptional men and women, some whose names we will never know, bravely stood up in the name of social and economic equality. At a time when African Americans were not afforded their most basic rights, these individuals dared to dream of a better future and they fought to make it a reality. Others made timeless contributions to science, medicine, business, art, and education that continue to shape our world. Today, our country is a different place because of the vision and sacrifices made by countless African Americans throughout our history.
This Black History Month, we look back and remember those who scarified for progress. We also look to the future, recognizing that our work is not complete and our nation still faces many challenges like poverty, hunger and unemployment. This February, I hope you will be inspired, as I am, to follow in the footsteps of great African American leaders and do more for our community and country.
As always, please feel free to call or email me if I may be of assistance.
Regards,
André
Inside Scoop
Congressman Carson Congratulates Naturalized Citizens
This week, Congressman Carson sent his congratulations and best wishes to 72 Hoosiers from 39 countries of origin who were naturalized as United States citizens. Naturalization is the process through which someone who is not born in the United States can voluntarily become a U.S. citizen. The Naturalization Ceremonies are the end of a long journey that includes a waiting period, an application process, a series of background checks, and a language and civics exam. For these new citizens, this ceremony is a joyous occasion.
For more than 200 years, the United States has remained strong because of its citizens and the common values we share. Today, each new citizen takes an oath to accept the responsibility of supporting our country, constitution, and laws—the same oath taken by many new Ameircans throughout our nation's history. To learn more about the naturalization process, which is administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.
Congressman Carson Celebrates Black History Month at Winchester Village Elementary School
Today, Congressman Carson spoke with local students at the Winchester Village Elementary School during the Black History Month Celebration. The Congressman reminded students that African American leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks were ordinary people who decided to fight for the rights of others. He encouraged these young scholars to get involved and honor the leaders who came before them by setting big goals for themselves, working hard, and getting involved in their communities. Below is a picture from today's event:
