Bill > H8027

This resolution recognizes July 25, 2026, as "Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day" in Florida, acknowledging the significant and often overlooked contributions of women of African descent from Latin America, the Caribbean, and their descendants worldwide to society, culture, equality, justice, and human rights. The resolution highlights the importance of this day as an international commemoration to celebrate the heritage and achievements of these women, referencing influential figures like Celia Cruz, a renowned salsa singer; Miriam Jiménez Román, a scholar and activist for Afro-Latina women; Suzanne Comhaire-Sylvain, Haiti's first female anthropologist; and Louise Bennett-Coverley, known as "Miss Lou," a Jamaican poet and advocate for Jamaican Patois, all of whom have enriched cultural understanding and empowered their communities.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8027