National African American History Month Observance

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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 08:46:49 -0400
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     MEMORANDUM 
     
     
     
     TO:        All DOI Employees
     
     FROM:      Theresa Trujeque
                Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources
     
     SUBJECT:   National African American History Month Observance
     
     In the tradition of celebrating February as National African American 
     History Month, we welcome this opportunity to reflect on the strengths 
     of African American Women.  This year's theme is entitled "African 
     American Women: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow."  
     
     As Americans, it is essential for us to reflect on the various 
     contributions made by the different cultures that have shaped our 
     nation.  Through countless recorded and unrecorded ways, African 
     American Women have played and continue to play a critical role in 
     every sphere of our life.  African American Women have been leaders, 
     not only in securing their own rights of equal opportunity, but also 
     in the abolitionist movement, the civil rights movement and other 
     movements which continue to mold our society and workforce.  
     
     Like a tightly woven cloth, our society has always built upon the 
     strengths of diverse individuals including the African American Woman. 
     We salute their accomplishments and look forward to tomorrow's 
     contributions.
     
     I personally encourage all managers, supervisors and employees to 
     actively join us in celebrating National African American History 
     Month.
     
     
     Signed:  February 5, 1996