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Resolution
TEACH GARIFUNA HISTORY IN ALL
CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
Whereas, the Garifuna people are
the largest African origin ethnic group in
Central America, have established communities in
the United States, and have established the
LULAC-GEM (Garinagu Empowerment Movement)
Council; and
Whereas,
the Garifuna people established
the first African Republic in the Western
Hemisphere and aided America’s fight for
independence by fighting the British for their
own freedom, forcing the British to divert two
regiments who would otherwise have fought the
troops of the Continental Army; and
Whereas,
the Garifuna’s courage in
opposing the British resulted in their forced
exile and the death of half of their people;
and
Whereas,
the United Nations has recognized
the unique cultural contribution of the Garifuna
people and the City of Los Angeles has declared
April 12 as an official city holiday, Garifuna
Settlement Day.
therefore be it resolved, that
LULAC calls upon all California
School Districts to include curricula about Garifuna history and culture during Black and
Latino history months.
Adopted this 1st day of July
2006.
Rosa Rosales
LULAC National President |
