On the recordFebruary 13, 2024
It is with great respect that I rise today to celebrate Black History Month and its 2024 theme--African Americans and the Arts. This theme reflects on the important work of the African-American artists who preserve history, enrich communities, and create empowerment through the visual and performing arts. Throughout the years, northwest Indiana has been home to many such noteworthy and inspiring art-based organizations, including the West Side Theater Guild, Marshall J. Gardener Center for the Arts, the Glen Theater, the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, the Gary Theater Ensemble, and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the countless African- American artists in northwest Indiana and across our country for their profound passion, creativity, and perseverance to enrich our culture and our quality of life. ____________________
