Committee on Civil and Human Rights
TL;DR
The Committee on Civil and Human Rights held a hearing on and approved a resolution to designate August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in New York City. The resolution honors the late writer and civil rights activist for his contributions as an essayist, novelist, playwright, and poet who fought against racial and sexual discrimination.
Key Decisions
- Resolution declaring August 2 as James Baldwin Day Passed
Agenda
- Res 0218-2026 Resolution declaring August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York to honor his legacy as a groundbreaking essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist, who fought racial and sexual discrimination with candor, sensitivity, and lasting influenceResolutionAction: Hearing Held by Committee
This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee
- Roll Call
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- Res 0218-2026 Resolution declaring August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York to honor his legacy as a groundbreaking essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist, who fought racial and sexual discrimination with candor, sensitivity, and lasting influenceResolutionAction: Approved by Committee Passed
A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.