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title: HR 1567. Afrovibez; cultural leadership; Africa Day; May 25, 2026; recognize
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date: 2026-03-03
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bill_number: HR 1567
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chamber: House
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status_date: 2026-03-03
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Segun Adeyina
  - Doreen Carter
  - El-Mahdi Holly
  - Samuel Park
  - Lydia Glaize
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  - Africa Day
  - cultural recognition
  - diaspora communities
  - ceremonial resolution
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# HR 1567. Afrovibez; cultural leadership; Africa Day; May 25, 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1567
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Carter of the 93rd, Holly of the 116th, Park of the
107th, and Glaize of the 67th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 25, 2026, as Africa Day and commending Afrovibez for its cultural
leadership; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Africa Day commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African
Unity, marking a historic commitment to unity, liberation, and progress among African
nations; and
WHEREAS, the observance continues through the work of the African Union, promoting
cooperation and development across the continent and the global diaspora; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is enriched by the cultural, economic, and civic
contributions of its African and Diaspora communities; and
WHEREAS, Afrovibez provides an annual platform to celebrate Africa Day, promote
cultural pride, and foster unity within the State of Georgia within the diaspora.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize May 25, 2026, as Africa Day and commend Afrovibez
for its leadership in advancing cultural unity and community engagement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution recognizes May 25, 2026, as Africa Day and commends the organization Afrovibez for its work promoting African cultural pride and unity in Georgia.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates May 25, 2026 as Africa Day, marking the historic founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. It notes the continuing work of the African Union and the contributions of African and diaspora communities to Georgia.
The resolution commends Afrovibez, an organization that hosts an annual Africa Day celebration, for its leadership in fostering cultural pride and unity within Georgia's diaspora community. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes May 25, 2026, as Africa Day in the State of Georgia.
- Commends the organization Afrovibez for its leadership in promoting cultural unity and community engagement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

### Who it affects

The resolution primarily concerns Afrovibez and Georgia's African and diaspora communities, whose contributions and cultural celebrations it recognizes. It has no direct legal effect on other residents, businesses, or government agencies.

### Why it matters

As a ceremonial resolution, it carries no legal or funding consequences but serves as an official statement of recognition from the Georgia House, highlighting the cultural contributions of African and diaspora communities and the Africa Day observance organized by Afrovibez.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause recognizes May 25, 2026, as Africa Day and commends Afrovibez for its leadership in cultural unity and community engagement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-03)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03)
- Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Doreen Carter, El-Mahdi Holly, Samuel Park, Lydia Glaize
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73841

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1567.md?full=1