David Price: “Black History Month is a time to highlight the many contributions African-Americans have made and are making to our…”

“Black History Month is a time to highlight the many contributions African-Americans have made and are making to our great Nation. I appreciate Mr. Stokes' and Mr. Mfume's organizing of this special order to pay particular tribute to Afro-American organizations. Groups at work in my district in North Carolina--such as the NAACP, the Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association, and the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee--continue to make a major contribution to our community. Tonight I want to take special notice of a unique organization in my district: Strengthening the Black Family, Inc. Initially organized in 1980 as the Black Family Conference, Strengthening the Black Family, Inc. is a non-profit coalition of local groups working to help families and neighborhoods help themselves. It holds an annual conference to increase awareness of community issues affecting all families with a special emphasis on African-American families. The conference includes workshops on topics such as leadership development, health promotion, youth development, and organizational support.”