The resolution recognizes Lee Levingston Perine for his significant contributions to the Black LGBTQ+ community during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. As a curator, creative producer, and founder of the arts collective Black in Space, Perine has dedicated his career to promoting Black LGBTQ+ culture and community healing. His role as Senior Manager of Special Projects at Events DC has allowed him to lead various initiatives, including the Mayor's Arts Awards, and he has received accolades from the White House and the National Trans Visibility March for his leadership.

The resolution also highlights the importance of DC Black Pride, the oldest and largest Black Pride event globally, which celebrates the intersection of African American and LGBTQIA+ identities. This year's celebration, themed "BLACK PRIDE IS FREEDOM," marks the 34th annual event, drawing over 500,000 attendees from around the world. The resolution emphasizes the event's role in raising awareness about health disparities, supporting education and youth initiatives, and combating homophobia, while also acknowledging the global impact of DC Black Pride in inspiring similar celebrations worldwide.