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Charleston
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U.S.
Senator
Tim
Scott
(R-SC)
released
the
following
statement
in
recognition
of
February
as
Black
History
Month:
“Each
February,
our
nation
takes
time
to
recognize
the
contributions
of
African
Americans
to
our
great
country.
Black
History
Month
allows
each
of
us
an
opportunity
to
learn
the
stories
of
so
many
African
Americans
that
sacrificed
so
much
to
contribute
to
that
history
–
our
shared
history.
From
slavery
to
freedom,
and
from
segregation
to
full
integration,
and
now
from
access
to
success
in
every
part
of
our
society,
it
is
vital
that
people
hear
that
beauty
and
that
struggle.
“The
opportunity
to
learn
more
about
the
trailblazers,
milestones,
and
legacy
that
impacts
history
is
why
we
continue
to
celebrate
Black
History
Month.
And
while
there
are
new
challenges
and
opportunities
to
face,
our
nation
has
made
tremendous
strides
forward
in
our
quest
toward
equal
justice
for
all.
“I
will
continue
to
work
to
ensure
that
all
Americans,
regardless
of
their
race
or
background,
enjoy
the
same
opportunity
to
achieve
their
God
given
potential.
I
will
use
this
month
to
continue
talking
about
my
Opportunity
Agenda
and
how
I
believe
it
will
lift
Americans
out
of
poverty,
today
which
still
affects
African
Americans
disproportionally.
As
we
confront
the
challenges
before
us,
we
know
that
together,
as
Americans,
we
can
positively
impact
individuals,
families
and
communities.”
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