Bill > K00253

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 25, 2025, as the Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in New York, acknowledging the profound historical tragedy of the slave trade. The resolution provides context about the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting that over 15 million men, women, and children were forcibly transported across the Atlantic, with 96 percent arriving in South America and the Caribbean, fundamentally altering the demographic landscape of the Americas. It recognizes the resistance of enslaved people, including methods like refusing to eat and suicide, and notes the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. The resolution draws attention to the annual International Day of Remembrance on March 25th, which aims to honor those who suffered under slavery and raise awareness about racism and prejudice. By requesting the governor's proclamation, the resolution seeks to commemorate this painful historical period and educate people about its lasting impacts.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K253