During a Black History Month event at the Weeksville Heritage Center, community members, led by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, celebrated Black New Yorkers' contributions to the city's history. The event featured performances from the Empire Marching Elite and singer Frank Humphrey II. Honorees included Nikole Hannah-Jones and Stanley Richards, whose work epitomizes resilience against systemic oppression. Lander emphasized the importance of financial resources for community building and the inspirational legacy of Weeksville, acknowledging its profound impact on the work of his office.
The most powerful moment of the evening came during the commemoration of each honoree, which highlighted their achievements, underscoring their resilience in confronting the deep-rooted injustices of racism.
This [Weeksville] is a powerful ground we are standing on, and it inspires so much of the work that we do in the comptroller's office.
We believe that financial assets are a critical resource for building community, and when you have those resources, you must think about what the implications are.
The celebration celebrated the contributions of Black New Yorkers in shaping the city's past, present, and future, emphasizing community pride.
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