Commemorating the Month of May 2026, as the celebration of Fiesta de la Etnia Negra (Black Heritage Month) in Panama, and May 31, 2026, as Dia de la Etnia Negra Nacional (National Black Heritage Day

This bill is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes May 2026 as Black Heritage Month in Panama and May 31, 2026, as National Black Heritage Day. Sponsored by a member of the New York State Assembly, the measure honors the contributions of Afro-Panamanian communities to the nation's culture, history, and identity. The resolution calls on New Yorkers to reflect on the achievements of African and Antillean descendants in Panama and directs a copy of the document to the Panamanian-American community in New York.