Senate Hearing on the Commission on Negro History and Culture (S. 2979)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative process behind the potential creation of a federal body tasked with documenting and promoting African American history, which would influence how national historical narratives are funded and preserved.
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U.S. Senate
The Senate is responsible for debating and voting on the passage of S. 2979.
General Public
The public is affected by the potential creation of a federal commission that would influence the preservation and public education of African American history.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 23, 1968, by the Special Subcommittees on Arts and Humanities.
- The primary subject of the hearing was the consideration of S. 2979.
- The proposed legislation aimed to establish a Commission on Negro History and Culture.
- The hearing took place during the Ninetieth Congress, second session.
- The proceedings were conducted under the authority of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative process behind the potential creation of a federal body tasked with documenting and promoting African American history, which would influence how national historical narratives are funded and preserved.
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Institutionalization of Cultural History
The hearing marks a specific point in 1968 where federal legislative focus shifted toward the formal, government-sponsored study of African American history.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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