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7- A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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11-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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3+Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Anita Bonds 3
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13+Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 13
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18+Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Matthew Frumin 18
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25+ A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 25
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1632 To recognize the 80
1733 th
18- birthday of Kojo Nnamdi on January 8, 2025.
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20-WHEREAS, Rex Orville Montague Paul, better known as Kojo Nnamdi, was born on
21-January 8, 1945, in British Guiana (now Guyana), and throughout his life, has been a respected
22-radio journalist, public affairs host, and a beacon of knowledge and dialogue for the Washington,
23-DC region;
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25-WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi began his career with passion and purpose, moving from his
26-native Guyana to Canada and eventually to the United States, where he pursued his education
27-and became involved in the Black Power movement, before finding his calling in radio;
28-
29-WHEREAS, since 1969, Kojo Nnamdi has established himself as a leading figure in
30-broadcasting, with roles that included editing and directing at Washington’s WOL and WHUR
31-radio stations, later becoming a long- standing host of the public affairs television show Evening
32-Exchange on WHUT-TV, where he engaged viewers in deep conversations on vital local,
33-national, and international topics;
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35-WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi made his mark as the host of The Kojo Nnamdi Show on
36-WAMU, bringing thoughtful discussion to the airwaves for over 23 years, covering topics
37-ranging from transportation and gentrification to racial relations and food culture, while
38-remaining focused on the issues that matter most to the DC metropolitan area;
39-
40-WHEREAS, Nnamdi’s interviewing style, characterized by insightful, direct, and fair
41-questions, has earned him the respect of listeners, public officials, and fellow broadcasters alike,
42-including our Mayor, Muriel Bowser, and political reporter Tom Sherwood, who co- hosts The
43-Politics Hour with Nnamdi;
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45-WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi’s contributions go beyond broadcasting as his Kojo in Our
46-Community series has fostered engagement with citizens across the region, giving voice to local
47-concerns and creating a space where ordinary people and leaders can have constructive dialogue;
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53- WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi continues to play a critical role in public radio, hosting The
54-Politics Hour and Kojo In Your Community sessions, maintaining a forum that holds public
55-officials accountable, promotes civic engagement, and connects Washingtonians with their
56-leaders;
57-
58-WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi has been a beloved fixture on Washington’s airwaves,
59-appreciated not only for his calm, reflective style but for his ability to present complex issues in
60-an accessible and engaging manner.
61- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That the
62-Council of the District of Columbia recognize January 8
34+ birthday of Kojo Nnamdi on January 8, 2025. 32
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36+WHEREAS, Rex Orville Montague Paul, better known as Kojo Nnamdi, was born on January 8, 34
37+1945, in British Guiana (now Guyana), and throughout his life, has been a respected radio journalist, 35
38+public affairs host, and a beacon of knowledge and dialogue for the Washington, DC region; 36
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40+WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi began his career with passion and purpose, moving from his native 38
41+Guyana to Canada and eventually to the United States, where he pursued his education and became 39
42+involved in the Black Power movement, before finding his calling in radio; 40
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44+WHEREAS, since 1969, Kojo Nnamdi has established himself as a leading figure in 42
45+broadcasting, with roles that included editing and directing at Washington’s WOL and WHUR radio 43
46+stations, later becoming a long-standing host of the public affairs television show Evening Exchange on 44
47+WHUT-TV, where he engaged viewers in deep conversations on vital local, national, and international 45
48+topics; 46
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50+WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi made his mark as the host of The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU, 48
51+bringing thoughtful discussion to the airwaves for over 23 years, covering topics ranging from 49 transportation and gentrification to racial relations and food culture, while remaining focused on the 50
52+issues that matter most to the DC metropolitan area; 51
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54+WHEREAS, Nnamdi’s interviewing style, characterized by insightful, direct, and fair questions, 53
55+has earned him the respect of listeners, public officials, and fellow broadcasters alike, including our 54
56+Mayor, Muriel Bowser, and political reporter Tom Sherwood, who co-hosts The Politics Hour with 55
57+Nnamdi; 56
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59+WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi’s contributions go beyond broadcasting as his Kojo in Our 58
60+Community series has fostered engagement with citizens across the region, giving voice to local concerns 59
61+and creating a space where ordinary people and leaders can have constructive dialogue; 60
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63+WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi continues to play a critical role in public radio, hosting The Politics 62
64+Hour and Kojo In Your Community sessions, maintaining a forum that holds public officials accountable, 63
65+promotes civic engagement, and connects Washingtonians with their leaders; 64
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67+WHEREAS, Kojo Nnamdi has been a beloved fixture on Washington’s airwaves, appreciated not 66
68+only for his calm, reflective style but for his ability to present complex issues in an accessible and 67
69+engaging manner; 68
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71+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRIC T OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the 70
72+District of Columbia recognize January 8
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67-Nnamdi to celebrate his illustrious career, his contributions to journalism and public discourse,
68-and his tireless dedication to enriching the lives of those in the Washington, DC region.
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70-BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF
71-COLUMBIA, T hat we express our deepest appreciation for Kojo Nnamdi’s continued influence,
72-and wish him many more years of health, happiness, and impactful work. May his voice continue
73-to inspire, inform, and connect communities for generations to come.
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76+ Birthday of Kojo Nnamdi to celebrate his 71
77+illustrious career, his contributions to journalism and public discourse, and his tireless dedication to 72
78+enriching the lives of those in the Washington, DC region. 73
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80+BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that 75
81+we express our deepest appreciation for Kojo Nnamdi’s continued influence, and wish him many more 76
82+years of health, happiness, and impactful work. May his voice continue to inspire, inform, and connect 77
83+communities for generations to come. 78
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7585 Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Kojo Nnamdi 80
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78-Resolution of 2024”.
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80- Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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87+ Birthday Recognition Resolution 80
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90+ Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 83
91+District of Columbia Register. 84
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