Bill > CER26-0060

This resolution recognizes June Crenshaw, a prominent LGBTAIA2S+ advocate and nonprofit leader in Washington, D.C., during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. The resolution highlights Crenshaw's significant contributions, including her role as Deputy Director of the Capital Pride Alliance and co-chair of DC WorldPride 2025, as well as her leadership of the Wanda Alston Foundation from 2015 to 2024, where she expanded shelter and support services for LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness. The document provides context about DC Black Pride, noting it is the oldest and one of the largest Black Pride events globally, drawing over 500,000 people from various countries and serving as a model for more than 50 other Black Pride celebrations worldwide. The resolution emphasizes Crenshaw's personal journey as a survivor of rejection and her commitment to community engagement, celebrating her ongoing legacy of uplifting and inspiring different generations within the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly African American LGBTQIA+ individuals.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0060