District of Columbia legislation · 26th Council
District of Columbia CER173: Charity Blackwell Recognition Resolution of 2026
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-173 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA June 30, 2026 To recognize honoree Charity Blackwell during the 2026 celebration of DC Black Pride. WHEREAS, Charity Blackwell is an award-winning spoken word artist, creative storyteller, and cultural curator whose work lives at the intersection of sports, music, advocacy, and community; WHEREAS, Charity Blackwell currently serves as the Chief of Culture & Arts at DC SCORES and Director of Poetry Events at Busboys and Poets; WHEREAS, known for her emotionally charged performances and cinematic storytelling style, Charity Blackwell has collaborated with organizations and platforms connected to the National Women's Soccer League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, TEDx, BBC News, and the Washington Spirit, most recently contributing to a campaign alongside Wale and Magic Johnson celebrating women's sports; WHEREAS, Charity Blackwell's work has also been featured on many stages and platforms including The Lincoln Theatre, The Kennedy Center, and The Hirshhorn Museum; WHEREAS, through poetry, live performance, and cultural programming, Charity Blackwell creates spaces rooted in healing, visibility, authenticity, and human connection; WHEREAS, Charity Blackwell's work is deeply grounded in LGBTQIA+ advocacy and creating environments where Black queer communities feel seen, celebrated, protected, and empowered; WHEREAS, whether on stage, in community, or through leadership, Charity Blackwell uses storytelling as a tool to …
Sponsors
- Zachary Parker (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council
- : Final Reading, CC
- : Introduced in Office of the Secretary
Votes
- Final Reading, CC (June 30, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is CER173?
- CER173 is a bill in the District of Columbia Legislature (26th Council): Charity Blackwell Recognition Resolution of 2026.
- What is the status of CER173?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored CER173?
- Zachary Parker (D).
- Where is the official record for CER173?
- On the District of Columbia Legislature website: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0173
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