# 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (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](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=FAD79F6F-FF28-F011-8C4D-001DD80948F8)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2369f36a-19db-4823-9815-778b8f7819bb.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

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

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**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)

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