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NY J01188
Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Commemorates the 54th Annual International African Arts Festival to be held July 4-6, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York
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The 2025 festival theme is "Dugagu - Resist," affirming cultural resistance and preservation of African heritage
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Festival began in 1971 and has grown into one of the nation's largest celebrations of African culture, featuring music, dance, spoken word, theater, visual arts, fashion, and culinary traditions
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Past performers have included Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Lauryn Hill, India.Arie, KRS-One, Steel Pulse, and others
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Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to the festival organizers in recognition of the anniversary
Legislative Description
Commemorating the 54th Annual International African Arts Festival to be held from July 4-6, 2025, and recognizing its enduring contributions to cultural preservation and community enrichment
Last Action
ADOPTED
6/10/2025