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This resolution honors a group of influential Black authors, journalists, leaders, and community advocates during a special recognition event at the Black Authors Festival in Sag Harbor, New York on August 2, 2025. The resolution celebrates 20 notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields including media, journalism, civil rights, education, arts, and community development. These honorees include prominent figures like Sunny Hostin (an attorney and Emmy-winning journalist), Marc Morial (civil rights leader and National Urban League CEO), and Don Lemon (award-winning journalist), among others. The resolution acknowledges the festival's mission to support literacy and empower Black authors by providing a platform to share their stories, and it reflects the legislative body's tradition of recognizing and celebrating thought leaders who contribute to community upliftment and social progress. By passing this resolution, the legislative body aims to officially recognize and commemorate these individuals' achievements, with an intention to transmit official copies of the resolution to the honorees and the Black Authors Festival Board.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K717