Brooklyn Council Member Rita Joseph introduces historic resolution to honor Haiti’s national rhythm in the five boroughs
New York, NY – December 4, 2025 In a landmark moment for the Haitian diaspora, Brooklyn Council Member Rita Joseph (D-40) stood before the City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs on November 20 and introduced Resolution 0987-2025, calling for July 26 to be permanently recognized as “Haitian Konpa Day” across all five boroughs of New York City.
If passed (and momentum is strong), 2026 will mark the first official Haitian Konpa Day, joining the city’s proud calendar of cultural celebrations alongside West Indian American Day, Dominican Day, and Trinidad & Tobago Day…