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Black History and America’s Capitol

By Jason Dick
Posted February 6, 2017 at 3:49pm

By Jason Dick and Cody Long

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This February, Black History Month marks its 41st year as a monthlong tradition. Explore the history of this reflective and celebratory time with lawmakers and other Capitol Hill figures who discuss the intersection of black history and the U.S. Capitol building and its surrounding city. Roll Call invites you to watch Black History and America’s Capitol.

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