AfroLatino America. AfroEuropean Americans and others. have traced their heritage to Cameroon. Recent Cameroonian immigrants have also made significant contributions to American culture. including in areas of American life such as the military. health care. arts. education. community service. and public policy. Raising awareness about Cameroonian immigrant heritage is crucial to effectively fighting disparities within the greater Black population in the American narrative and is essential to building a stronger America. Additionally. Americans of recent Cameroonian immigrant heritage have played an active role in the civil rights movement and other social and political movements in the United States such as Sylvie Qwasinwi Bello of the Cameroon American Council. Mr. Speaker. the people of Cameroon share the hopes and aspirations of the people of the United States for peace and prosperity throughout the world. but there remains much to be done to ensure that Americans of recent Cameroonian immigrant heritage and the greater Cameroonian diaspora have access to resources and a voice in the United States Government and continue to advance in the political. social. and economic landscape of the United States. Celebrating National Cameroonian Heritage and Diaspora Month in the month of May would provide the people of the United States with an opportunity to recognize the achievements. contributions. and history of and to appreciate the challenges faced by Americans of recent Cameroonian immigrant heritage. For that reason. Mr. Speaker. I believe that a "National Cameroonian Heritage and Diaspora Month" should be recognized in May to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of recent Cameroonian Immigrant Heritage to the history of the United States. E818 Monday. May 31. 2016 Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 8:30:03 a.m. in pro forma session. and adjourned at 8:30:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.. on Friday.
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