DC Black Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026
This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes the history and significance of DC Black Pride, specifically honoring the upcoming 35th annual celebration scheduled for May 22-25, 2026. The bill highlights how the event originated in 1991 as a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS organizations and has since grown into one of the world's largest Black Pride festivals, influencing similar events globally. By citing the resolution's title, the Council acknowledges the contributions of organizers and participants who use the event to promote health awareness, combat discrimination, and celebrate the intersection of African American and LGBTQIA+ identities.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced May 4, 2026
Signed May 5, 2026
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The bill was converted from a ceremonial draft resolution into an enrolled, official version, adding formal metadata such as bill numbers, dates, and signatures. The substantive policy content, including the recognition of DC Black Pride's history and the 2026 celebration, remains unchanged.
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Added formal enrolled metadata including bill number (26-159), date (May 5, 2026), and signatures to finalize the document.
Removed the list of Councilmember signatures and the draft header layout.
Reorganized the text layout to match the standard enrolled format used for final legislative records.
Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 5, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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May 5, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
May 4, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0159 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
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