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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations considered three resolutions to establish annual and monthly cultural observances in New York City. The resolutions sought to recognize Korean Cultural Awareness Day (October 3), Black Pride Month (August), and African Immigrant Heritage Month (September) to celebrate these communities' contributions and heritage.

Key Decisions

  • Korean Cultural Awareness Day (October 3) Vote outcome not specified in agenda
  • Black Pride Month (August) Vote outcome not specified in agenda
  • African Immigrant Heritage Month (September) Vote outcome not specified in agenda
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Res 0184-2026 Resolution declaring October 3 as Korean Cultural Awareness Day annually in the City of New York to commemorate the mythological beginning of the Korean people and to celebrate their continued pride in their shared ancestry
    Resolution
  2. Res 0606-2026 Resolution declaring the month of August as Black Pride Month in the City of New York, recognizing the legacy of the NYC Black Pride movement of uplifting the Black LGBTQIA+ community and its continuing contributions to creating a more equitable New York City
    Resolution
  3. Res 0607-2026 Resolution declaring September as African Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of New York to celebrate the contributions made by African immigrants to New York City and the United States
    Resolution