NY J01432

Commends Joppa Lodge No. 55 for hosting its Black History Month Program on Saturday, February 28, 2026, featuring spoken word and musical performances honoring the African American experience

Joppa Lodge No. 55, established in 1920, operates under the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York and is currently led by Worshipful Master Lino A. Solis II

Recognizes Rev. Dr. Derrick Shahem Johnson Sr. as keynote speaker, a Harlem native who serves as photographer, minister, educator, and founder/pastor of The Black Liberation Church

Rev. Dr. Johnson holds a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from New York Theological Seminary and is an active member of Joppa Lodge No. 55

Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Joppa Lodge No. 55 and Rev. Dr. Derrick Shahem Johnson Sr.