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Designates May 19th, to be known as "Malcolm X Day", as a day of commemoration
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Karim Camara
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BILL NUMBER:S5301
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to designating Malcolm X Day, May nineteenth, as a day of commemoration
Purpose
To designate May 19th, to be known as Malcolm X Day, as a day of commemoration.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 168-a of the executive law, as separately amended by chapters 31, 72, 180 and 199 of the laws of 2010, is amended by adding May nineteenth, to be known as Malcolm X Day.
Justification
Malcolm X has been described as one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history. He is credited with raising the self-esteem of black Americans as well as reconnecting them with their African heritage. As the founder of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. Malcolm X is largely credited for the spread of Islam faith in the black community within the United States.
Malcolm X's influence on America was not limited to the civil rights movement. Malcolm X fought for those affected by homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, corruption and violence.
Many African Americans, especially those who lived in cities in the Northern and Western United States, felt that Malcolm X articulated their complaints concerning inequality better than the mainstream civil rights movement. Malcolm X and his teachings were part of the foundation on which they built their movements and largely contributed to the civil rights movement. Establishing May 19th as Malcolm X Day will allow us to commemorate Malcolm X and his legacy.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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