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 influence

Res 0218-2026 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Althea V. Stevens, Carl Wilson, Crystal Hudson, Farah N. Louis, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Tiffany L. Cabán

Timeline

• Feb 12, 2026: Introduced by Council (City Council)
• Feb 12, 2026: Referred to Comm by Council (City Council)
• Aug 13, 2026: Hearing Held by Committee (Committee on Civil and Human Rights)
• Aug 13, 2026: Approved, by Council (City Council)
• Aug 13, 2026: Approved by Committee (Committee on Civil and Human Rights)