2021-J2770
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(D) 20th Senate District
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2021-J2770
Senate Resolution No. 2770
BY: Senator MYRIE
RECOGNIZING June 17, 2022, as One Love Little
Caribbean Day, in conjunction with the observance of
National Caribbean Heritage Month
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups which
comprise and contribute to the richness and diversity of the community
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
recognize June 17, 2022, as One Love Little Caribbean Day, in
conjunction with the observance of National Caribbean Heritage Month;
and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn's Little Caribbean is home to the largest and most
diverse Caribbean-American LatinX community outside of the West Indies
and makes up 20 percent of New York City's overall population; and
WHEREAS, On June 17, 2022, elected officials, local organizations
and businesses will gather in the section of Brooklyn known as Little
Caribbean to designate it as "One Love Little Caribbean Day," complete
with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the local businesses; and
WHEREAS, This vital day of celebration comes five years after the
intersection of Flatbush, Prospect Lefferts Garden and East Flatbush was
officially dubbed Little Caribbean by caribBEING; and
WHEREAS, In 2017, caribBEING spearheaded the naming of Little
Caribbean to recognize, celebrate and foster the contributions of
Caribbean-Americans in New York City and the neighborhood of Flatbush,
Brooklyn, as a center for culture, community and commerce; and
WHEREAS, caribBEING is an inclusive hub for creativity featuring
artists and makers from Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Grenada,
Jamaica, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Martinique, France,
Canada and others; and
WHEREAS, caribBEING is a multidisciplinary venture dedicated to
showcasing Caribbean culture, art, and film in Greater New York City and
around the world, where art, culture and lifestyle meet global Caribbean
and LatinX heritage; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, this vital organization celebrates and
amplifies Caribbean culture and lifestyle, supporting businesses,
creating community, and documenting as well as creating culture; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity
to recognize such events of significance which foster ethnic pride and
exemplify the cultural diversity that represents and strengthens the
fabric of the people and the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize June 17, 2022, as One Love Little Caribbean Day, in
conjunction with the observance of National Caribbean Heritage Month;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to caribBEING.
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25 / May / 2022
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
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