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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations Approves Resolutions Recognizing Black Solidarity Day and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day
New YorkNov 12, 20252 min read
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On November 12, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations met and approved two resolutions: declaring the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day and January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day.
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Resolution voting outcomesCommittee roll call and attendanceBlack Solidarity Day designationAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day designation
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- Resolution 1133-2025 declaring the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day in New York City was approved with six affirmative votes, one negative, and one absence.
- Resolution 1134-2025 declaring January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day was approved unanimously by seven affirmative votes with one absence.
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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Organizations
Nov 12, 2025, 12:00 AM250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3scheduled
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Agenda
- Resolution declaring the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day in the City of New York
- Resolution declaring January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the City of New York in recognition of the sorority’s enduring service, scholarship, and positive impact on families and communities.
- Roll Call
- Resolution declaring the first Monday of November as Black Solidarity Day in the City of New York
- Resolution declaring January 15 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the City of New York in recognition of the sorority’s enduring service, scholarship, and positive impact on families and communities.
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2025/11/22017_A_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Intergroup_Organizations__25-11-12_Committee_Agenda.pdf
- Minuteshttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2025/11/22017_M_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Intergroup_Organizations__25-11-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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