Oakland Metro Council27-0194Passed

This City Resolution honors filmmaker Cheryl Dunye for her achievements and contributions to the LGBTQ+ and arts communities. It also celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dunye's film "The Watermelon Woman." The resolution was adopted by the Oakland City Council during a special concurrent meeting.

Subject: Honoring Cheryl Dunye And Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of “The Watermelon Woman” From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Honoring Cheryl Dunye For Her Achievements And Contributions To The LGBTQ+ And Arts Communities And Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of Dunye’s Film “The Watermelon Woman”

Introduced 10/28/2026Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City CouncilCity Resolution
→ Passed 11/10/2026

What it does

  • 1Honor Cheryl Dunye for her achievements and contributions to the LGBTQ+ and arts communities.
  • 2Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film "The Watermelon Woman."
  • 3Adopt the resolution during a special concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council.

This City Resolution honors filmmaker Cheryl Dunye for her achievements and contributions to the LGBTQ+ and arts communities. It also celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dunye's film "The Watermelon Woman." The resolution was adopted by the Oakland City Council during a special concurrent meeting.

Affects
Cheryl DunyeLGBTQ+ communityArts communityOakland Redevelopment Successor AgencyOakland City Council

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    27-0194: In Committee → Passed

  • Action
    Impact 15

    27-0194 introduced (City Resolution)

Legislative history

11/10/2026
Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
This City Resolution was Adopted.
10/29/2026
*Rules & Legislation Committee
This City Resolution be Scheduled.to go before the Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council to be heard 11/10/2026

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