J 1186: Honoring the 2025 Unlabelled Awards All White Gala on August 30, 2025
The legislative body is honoring the 2025 unlabelled awards all white gala for its role in uplifting and celebrating black excellence. The event is a premier recognition platform that honors excellence across diverse fields and uplifts individuals who make meaningful contributions to their communities and industries. The gala brings together thought leaders, visionaries, and changemakers to celebrate black excellence in various forms. Award categories include trailblazer, creative, civic leader, humanitarian, entrepreneur, educator, and legacy award. The unlabelled awards provides an affirming space that promotes authenticity, leadership, and innovation, while encouraging community engagement and mentorship. The event inspires future generations to rise with purpose and pride, showcasing the achievements of today's leaders and promoting excellence, equity, and empowerment.
- What is the current status of J 1186?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 1186 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on June 6, 2025, was "REFERRED TO FINANCE".
- Did J 1186 pass?
- Not yet. J 1186 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote J 1186, and where is it now?
- J 1186 was authored by Sen. Kevin Parker with 1 coauthor. Its committee of record is Senate Finance.
| Jun. 06, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Senate Resolution No. 1186 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING the 2025 Unlabelled Awards All White Gala on August 30, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend exemplary cultural events that uplift, inspire, and affirm the contributions of individuals and organizations across New York State and beyond; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to honor the 2025 Unlabelled Awards All White Gala, to be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, The Unlabelled Awards is a premier recognition platform designed to honor excellence across diverse fields and uplift individuals who make meaningful, often unheralded, contributions to their communities and industries; and WHEREAS, The 2025 All White Gala continues this impactful tradition with an evening that brings together thought leaders, visionaries, and changemakers from across the cultural, civic, and corporate spectrum, celebrating Black excellence in its many forms; and WHEREAS, Award categories include but are not limited to: Trailblazer, Creative, Civic Leader, Humanitarian, Entrepreneur, Educator, and Legacy Award-each designed to spotlight those who lead by example and uplift others in the process; and WHEREAS, The Unlabelled Awards provides an affirming and celebratory space that resists stereotypes and promotes authenticity, leadership, and innovation, all while encouraging community engagement and mentorship; and WHEREAS, Events such as the Unlabelled Awards Gala not only showcase the achievements of today's leaders but also inspire future generations to rise with purpose and pride; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the 2025 Unlabelled Awards All White Gala and all its distinguished honorees for their enduring contributions to excellence, equity, and empowerment; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carol Tia Dunkley, Founder and President of the Unlabelled Awards in recognition of this auspicious occasion.