DelawareDelaware recognizes May 25, 2025, as Africa Day
Delaware lawmakers named May 25, 2025, Africa Day to recognize the founding of a union of African countries on that date in 1963.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated May 25, 2025, as Africa Day across the state. The recognition marks a day when people reflect on African unity and history.
Argument forNaming the day may help Delaware residents honor African communities and reflect on their history and shared goals.
Argument againstResidents hoping for public events may be disappointed because the resolution names a day but does not require any activities.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House designated a day as Africa Day. The recognition applies throughout Delaware and includes its African residents among those marking the day. The designated day is May 25, 2025, the anniversary of the founding of a union of African countries in 1963.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 22Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 22Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- May 22Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 22Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber