HRES 1571: Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.
This resolution expresses support for designating September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day" to honor her legacy in the civil rights and women's rights movements. It calls on Congress to formally recognize her contributions, including her role as a founder of the NAACP, her leadership in the National Association of Colored Women, and her activism against racial segregation in Washington, D.C. The bill highlights specific historical actions, such as her participation in antilynching campaigns and her successful legal challenge that enforced desegregation laws at local restaurants.














































