Resolution · Res 0679-2024
Designating August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York to honor his legacy as a groundbreaking essayist, novelist, playwright, poet…
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Resolution designating 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 influence
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New York City Council
Summary
Designating August 2 annually as James Baldwin Day in the City of New York to honor his legacy.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Resolution was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Dec 5, 2024
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Dec 5, 2024
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council