Designation of May as "Haitian American Heritage Month" in Chicago

• Record number: R2025-0017092
• Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
• Status: Final
• Sponsor: Desmon C. Yancy (5th Ward)
• Committee: City Council
• Submitted Date: May 4, 2025
• Introduction Date: May 7, 2025
• Final Action Date: May 7, 2025
• Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Impact report

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This resolution would name May 1 through May 31 as "Haitian-American Heritage Month" in Chicago and ask all Chicagoans to recognize Haitian-American heritage and culture.

Who it affects

• Haitian Americans in Chicago (about 40,000 people, according to the text): Their community, culture, language, and contributions would be formally recognized by the city each May.
• All Chicago residents: They are called upon to observe the month and recognize the heritage and culture of the Haitian-American community.
• Haitian American community groups: They would be presented with a copy of the resolution as a symbol of the city's appreciation and support.

What changes

• May 1 through May 31 would be officially called "Haitian-American Heritage Month" in Chicago.
• The city would publicly recognize Haitian American culture, language, experiences, and contributions during May.
• The resolution notes May 18 as Haitian Flag Day, which falls during the month.
• A copy of the resolution would be given to the Haitian American community and other appropriate parties.

Where: Bronzeville; DuSable High School; Pioneer Court; DuSable Museum of African American History; DuSable Park; DuSable Bridge (Michigan Avenue Bridge); Jean-Baptiste Pointe Du Sable Lake Shore Drive; Fifth Ward

Lobbying and money

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Who lobbied on it

• Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION (2 filings, Apr 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025; Jane Charney; matched by semantic embedding)