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Recognition of cultural and independence days in August
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Speaker Adams recognizes various cultural and independence days occurring in August, highlighting the diverse communities in New York City and their contributions.
- Mentions independence days for Peru, Jamaica, Ecuador, Pakistan, India, Korea, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Trinidad and Tobago
- Recognizes National Senior Citizens Day and Women's Equality Day
- Highlights National Breastfeeding Month and the 50th anniversary of hip hop
Adrienne Adams
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July 28 was Peru's Independence Day.
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Last week, the city council hosted the first ever Peruvian heritage celebration right here at City Hall, and we thank council members Sheikhar Krishnan, Jennifer Gutierrez, and Alexis Aviles for co hosting this event.
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Throughout the month of August colleagues, we have so many cultural holidays that are important to recognize.
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On August 6, we will celebrate Jamaican independence We'll wait.
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We will celebrate Jamaican Independence Day.
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Our city is home to a vibrant flourishing Jamaican community that has contributed so much to the success of New York.
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August tenth is Ecuadorian Independence Day.
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Ecuador, in case you didn't know, was the first country to declare independence in Latin America back in 1809.
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Ecuadorian New Yorkers have contributed to the culture and fabric of our city.
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August 14 is Pakistan Independence Day.
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This year marks the seventy sixth anniversary of Pakistan's independence from British colonial rule.
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On August 15, we will observe both Indian Independence Day and Korean Independence Day, also known as Gwangbakjul.
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August nineteenth is Afghanistan Independence Day, which commemorates the Anglo Afghan Treaty of 1919 and the end to British influence in the country.
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August 24 is Ukraine Independence Day, and we are reminded of Russia's ongoing attacks against Ukraine that began last March.
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As a city, we remain united in supporting the 150,000 Ukrainian New Yorkers who call our city home and stand in solidarity with Ukraine's right to peace and sovereignty.
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August 31 is not only my wedding anniversary, but it is also, it is also, shameless plug, but it is also Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day, and I am so very proud to represent a diverse Trinidadian community in my own district, the Great 28.
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We recently passed legislation to create Trinidad And Tobago Street, and I look forward to celebrating that with our community.
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Additionally, I also want to recognize August 21.
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It is National Senior Citizens Day.
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I call and you should call also our seniors the jewels of our communities, and we wouldn't be here today without their sacrifice.
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Seniors, we appreciate you and everything you have done for all of us.
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Women of the council, August twenty six, it's not just my husband's birthday, but it is also Women's Equality Day.
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Yeah.
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Which was created thanks to the advocacy of New York congresswoman Bella Abzug As the first women majority council, we are proud of the progress we have achieved together and remain committed to advancing women's equality right here and around the world.
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August is also national breastfeeding month, and since we just gave birth to baby number six, right here in the council, this week is also world breastfeeding week.
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Accessibility includes having lactation rooms available and better workplace support for new mothers and parents.
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As the first Women Majority Council, we are so proud to have made progress towards equitable maternal healthcare and will continue to work to secure even more support for birthing people everywhere.
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And on August 11, we'll be celebrating the official fiftieth anniversary of hip hop.
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Hip hop was born in the boogie down Bronx.
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Put those x's down.
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Debatable.
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Debatable?
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Okay.
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But it was also shaped and molded by all five boroughs of New York City.
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Those of us who were actually raised in hip hop culture understand how it's become a defining soundtrack in our lives.
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We are so fortunate that so many of the giants and pioneers of this global phenomenon are still here today.
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I am going to shout out my homeboy, LL Cool J of Hollis Queens, who will be rocking the bells at Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday.
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Get your tickets, teamless clock, just saying.