Commemorating the Month of May 2026, as the celebration of Fiesta de la Etnia Negra (Black Heritage Month) in Panama, and May 31, 2026, as Dia de la Etnia Negra Nacional (National Black Heritage Day

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The resolution asks the Legislature to pause its work to recognize May 2026 as Panama’s Black Heritage Month and May 31 as National Black Heritage Day. It urges all New Yorkers to celebrate Afro‑Panamanian culture and directs a copy of the resolution to the state’s Panamanian‑American community. The measure is symbolic, aiming to promote awareness and inclusion.

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