Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912 in which over 1,100 Black Americans were terrorized and driven out by white supremacist mobs, including dozens of Black Americans who owned land in the county, and reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to combating white supremacy, hatred, and injustice.

House Resolution 917 is a formal statement by the House of Representatives that officially condemns the 1912 racial cleansing of Forsyth County, Georgia, where over 1,100 Black residents were forced from their homes and land. The resolution honors the victims of these events and expresses congressional support for establishing a national day of remembrance to recognize the history of forced migrations of Black Americans across the United States. While this resolution does not create new laws or provide financial compensation, it serves as an official federal acknowledgment of historical injustices and reaffirms a commitment to combating modern white supremacy and racial inequality.