Designation of May as "Haitian American Heritage Month" in Chicago
Legislation tracker › 5th Ward: Desmon C. Yancy
- Record number: R2025-0017092
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- 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
Timeline
- May 7, 2025: Adopted, City Council. On motion of Alderperson Harris the resolution was Adopted by voice vote.
Documents
- Haitian-American Month Resolution2025PDF.pdf (Legislation)
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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