Bill > CER26-0059

This resolution recognizes SaVanna Wanzer, a groundbreaking transgender advocate, during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. The resolution highlights Wanzer's significant contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community, including founding TransPride and the "May Is: All About Trans" campaign, being a trailblazer in HIV education and peer mentoring, and becoming the first trans woman to serve on the boards of Whitman-Walker Health and Capital Pride. The resolution provides context about DC Black Pride, noting it is the world's first Black Pride festival, which has inspired over 50 similar celebrations globally and draws over 500,000 people from multiple countries. The document acknowledges Wanzer's numerous honors, including the National Trans Visibility March Torch Award and Capital Pride's Hero Award, and celebrates the 34th annual DC Black Pride event with the theme "BLACK PRIDE IS FREEDOM". The Council of the District of Columbia officially recognizes and celebrates Wanzer's achievements and contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community during this event.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0059