Designates February 28 of each year as "Amistad Day" in New Jersey.
New Jersey AJR70 designates February 28 of each year as "Amistad Day" to commemorate the importance of the Amistad case to the American abolitionist movement and the cause of liberty and equality. The Amistad case involved Africans illegally enslaved and transported to Cuba, who revolted and ordered the ship back to Africa. The Governor is to issue a proclamation annually for appropriate observances. This day aims to highlight the significance of the Amistad case in the fight for freedom and equality.
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