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NY K02436
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 17, 2024, as Black Poetry Day in New York State in conjunction with National Black Poetry Day
- Commemorates October 17, 1711, the birth date of Jupiter Hammon, the first African-American to publish his own poem on December 25, 1760
- Recognizes an informal Black Poetry Day tradition that has been celebrated in parts of New York State since fall 1970, initiated by Stanley Ransom, former Director of Huntington Public Library
- Honors Jupiter Hammon as a pioneer of African-American poetry and celebrates contemporary Black poets who continue his legacy
- Directs transmission of the resolution to Governor Hochul
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 17, 2024, as Black Poetry Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
6/6/2024
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