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FL H8071

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Johanna Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes July 25, 2025, as "Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day" in Florida
  • Highlights contributions of Celia Cruz ("Queen of Salsa"), Miriam Jiménez Román, Suzanne Comhaire-Sylvain, and Louise Bennett-Coverley as pioneering Afro-descendant women in music, scholarship, anthropology, and cultural preservation
  • Acknowledges that July 25 is internationally commemorated to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Afro-descendant women globally
  • Provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements and cultural legacies of Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and diaspora women living and contributing to Florida communities

Legislative Description

Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/24/2025

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