Charity Blackwell Recognition Resolution of 2026
This ceremonial resolution honors Charity Blackwell, a spoken word artist and cultural leader, during the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration. The bill formally acknowledges her contributions to LGBTQIA+ advocacy and her work in amplifying marginalized voices through storytelling and performance. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly recognize her achievements within the context of the annual event.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jun 18, 2026
Signed Jun 30, 2026
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The document was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled original version, adding official metadata like the bill number (26-173) and date (June 30, 2026). The substantive text of the resolution recognizing Charity Blackwell remained unchanged. This change signifies the bill has been officially approved and is now in its final, legal form.
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Added official bill number 26-173 and the date June 30, 2026, indicating the document is now an enrolled original.
Removed the placeholder name 'Councilmember Zachary Parker' and draft page numbering.
Adjusted page numbering and layout formatting to match official enrolled standards.
Floor votes · Council Jun 30, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jun 30, 2026
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 30, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0173 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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