Missouri Revised Statutes Title II. Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Emblems § 9.323. Pioneering Black Women's Day designated for March 26

March twenty-sixth of each year is hereby designated and shall be known as “Pioneering Black Women's Day” in honor of Gwen B. Giles, who was the first Black woman to serve in the Missouri Senate. Citizens of this state are encouraged to recognize this day with appropriate events and activities to honor Senator Giles and other Black women in history who were pioneers and created opportunities for future Black women in this state and country.