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NY K00933
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carl Heastie
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AI Summary
- Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in the State of New York, introduced by Assembly Member Heastie
- Recognizes the historical struggles of African Americans, including the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863), and the 13th Amendment (December 6, 1865) that formally abolished slavery
- Honors Civil Rights Movement leaders including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, John Lewis, Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, A. Philip Randolph, and Fannie Lou Hamer for their roles in expanding democracy and civil rights
- Celebrates Black contributions across science, invention, literature, music, sports, and business, highlighting figures such as Dr. Charles Drew, Toni Morrison, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, and many others
- Affirms that Black history is American history and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul and to events commemorating Black History Month throughout New York State
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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