Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

Summary

Recognizes and formally records historical facts about the participation, service, sacrifice, and discrimination experienced by Black Americans in U.S. military history from the Revolutionary War through Operation Iraqi Freedom, citing specific individuals, units, and legal milestones. The resolution makes findings about historical contributions and asserts that Black veterans face disproportionate chronic illness, homelessness, and health disparities, but it does not create new legal requirements, funding, or changes to law.

• Formally records and recognizes the historical service and sacrifices of Black Americans in U.S. military history.
• Names specific individuals, units, and legal landmarks to support its historical findings.
• Highlights Executive Order 9981 and key civil rights court decisions as part of the historical record.
• Asserts that Black veterans face disproportionate chronic illness, homelessness, and health disparities.
• Is a non‑binding, symbolic resolution with no changes to law, funding, or agency responsibilities.
• Intended effect is awareness, commemoration, and potential influence on future policy discussions—not immediate programmatic change.
• Does not impose mandates, appropriations, or tax changes.
• May be used by advocates, educators, and agencies as historical context for further action.