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House Resolution 1
A resolution recognizing July 25, 2025, as "Afro -2
Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day" in 3
Florida. 4
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WHEREAS, Afro-descendant women across the globe have played 6
an indelible role in shaping societies, enriching cultures, and 7
advancing the cause of equality, justice, and human rights, and 8
WHEREAS, the music of Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," 9
transcended borders and generations with her electrifying 10
performances, powerful voice, and unwavering commitment to her 11
Afro-Cuban roots, and 12
WHEREAS, Miriam Jiménez Román, a pioneering scholar, 13
writer, and activist, has dedicated her life to amplifying the 14
voices and experiences of Afro -Latinas through her 15
groundbreaking research, publications, and advocacy efforts, 16
contributing to the recognition and empowerment of Afro -Latina 17
women, and 18
WHEREAS, Suzanne Comhaire -Sylvain, Haiti's first female 19
anthropologist, made significant contributions to the study of 20
Haitian culture, language, and identity through her pioneering 21
research on Haitian Creole, enriching the understanding of Afro -22
Caribbean cultural heritage, and 23
WHEREAS, Louise Bennett -Coverley, affectionately known as 24
"Miss Lou," revolutionized Jamaican cultur al expression through 25
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her poetry, folklore, and advocacy for the use of Jamaican 26
Patois. As a poet, broadcaster, and performer, she preserved and 27
elevated the oral traditions of Jamaica, inspiring generations 28
to embrace their linguistic heritage and celebr ate the vibrancy 29
of Afro-Caribbean identity, and 30
WHEREAS, July 25, 2025, is internationally commemorated as 31
a day to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Afro -32
descendant women around the world, and 33
WHEREAS, this occasion provides an opportunity to reflect 34
on the achievements and cultural legacies of Afro -Latina, Afro-35
Caribbean, and diaspora women, including those who live and 36
contribute to communities across Florida, NOW, THEREFORE, 37
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Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of 39
Florida: 40
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That July 25, 2025, is recognized as "Afro -Latina, Afro-42
Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day" in Florida. 43