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GA HR1118
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Valencia Stovall
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 27, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Yoruba Tribe
- Acknowledges the Yoruba as one of the largest African ethnic groups south of the Sahara Desert, with approximately 45 million people worldwide, predominantly in South Western Nigeria
- Recognizes the Yoruba community's contributions through community service and economic influence in the State of Georgia
- Notes the Yoruba Day Festival concept was created in January 2020 through collaboration among the Office of Oriade of Georgia, Oba Shola Akinrimisi, Egbe Omo Yoruba Greater Atlanta, JilTech International, and Representative Valencia Stovall
- Aims to foster unity between the African diaspora and African Americans while showcasing Yoruba culture through fashion, dance, music, poetry, artifacts, storytelling, and food
Legislative Description
Yoruba Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2020; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/18/2020
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