Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1536: A RESOLUTION to honor the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
Status: Signed into law, May 5, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. WHEREAS, the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on April 5-7, 1876, was a significant Reconstruction-era assembly focused on voting rights, civil rights, and political strategy for African Americans; its attendees included prominent political leaders, educators, and organizers; and WHEREAS, held during our nation's centennial year, the Colored National Convention highlighted the disparity between American ideals of freedom and the lived experience of Black citizens; and WHEREAS, through the leadership of its prominent members, the convention passed resolutions demanding Civil Rights Defense, a call for African Americans to use the courts to defend their rights; Education Funding, a request for Congress to provide $7 million for public education in the South; and Labor Reform, a demand for a Congressional committee to investigate Southern labor and improve economic conditions, aiming for equal wages; and WHEREAS, the 1876 Colored Convention was documented in contemporary media, including a famous wood engraving, based on a photograph by Carl Caspar Giers, which was published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on May 6, 1876; and WHEREAS, this wood engraving vividly illustrates a historic moment in the struggle for African-American civil rights by showcasing the gathering of Black leaders advocating for equal …
Sponsors
- Jones, Justin (D, 52) · primary sponsor
- Camper, Karen D. (D, 87)
- Hakeem, Yusuf (D, 28)
- Brooks, Shaundelle (D, 60)
- Freeman, Bob (D, 56)
- Salinas, Gabby (D, 96)
- Love, Harold (D, 58)
- McKenzie, Sam (D, 15)
- Johnson, Gloria (D, 90)
- Clemmons, John Ray (D, 55)
- Powell, Jason (D, 53)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/23/2026
- : Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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Common questions
- What is HJR1536?
- HJR1536 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
- What does HJR1536 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor the 150th anniversary of the Colored National Convention held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
- What is the status of HJR1536?
- Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1536?
- Jones, Justin (D, 52), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1536?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1536&GA=114
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