Honoring influential Black authors upon the occasion of special recognition at the Black Authors Festival in Sag Harbor, New York on August 2, 2025

This ceremonial resolution honors 15 influential Black authors and community leaders at the Black Authors Festival in Sag Harbor, New York, on August 2, 2025. It recognizes their contributions to literature, advocacy, and empowerment through formal acknowledgment by the legislative body. The resolution, adopted without opposition, includes specific honorees like Sunny Hostin, Marc Morial, and 13 others for their work in media, civil rights, youth advocacy, and cultural storytelling. Copies will be sent to the honorees and the festival board, with no policy changes or legal requirements created.