BLACK DIASPORA FREEDOM DAY
This bill proposes declaring January 1, 2025, as Black Diaspora Freedom Day in Illinois. It aims to recognize January 1 as the official date enslaved people were declared free under the Emancipation Proclamation, distinguishing it from Juneteenth, which marks when many learned of their freedom. The resolution directly affects the state of Illinois by establishing this new commemorative day.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2025
Last action Jan 3, 2025
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2
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0
Committee
1
Jan 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kimberly Lightford
DDemocratic
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