REMARKS
Council Member Yusef Salaam's remarks on the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Plaza project
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Council Member Yusef Salaam delivers a passionate speech in support of the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Plaza project, emphasizing its importance for Harlem's community, culture, and economic development. He highlights the project's potential to honor Malcolm X's legacy while providing opportunities for local businesses, affordable housing, and community gatherings.
- Salaam connects the project to Harlem's history of black excellence and innovation
- He stresses the transformative power of community support, drawing from personal experience
- The council member envisions the plaza as both an economic opportunity and a cultural landmark for future generations
Yusef Salaam
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Thank you, Chew.
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It is with great pride and anticipation that I sit here on the hearing for the Malcolm Shubaz here in of Harlem Plaza.
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The proposed development represents more than just a new physical space in the heart of Harlem.
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It is a testament to our community's resilience, culture, and unwavering commitment to economic empowerment and social justice.
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The legacy of Malcolm x, a national and international treasure, continues to inspire generations and will be honored in every corner of this plaza.
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This project will serve as vital help for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists ensuring that Harlem remains a beacon of black excellence and innovation.
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By providing much needed affordable housing, commercial opportunities, and spaces for community gatherings, we are fostering a future that reflects the brilliance and diversity of Harlem's past.
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While building a new pathways for for success.
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As someone who has lived through the transformative power of community support, I know that this development will stand as a reminder of what we can achieve together when we honor our history and invest in our future.
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The Malcolm Shabbath Harlem Plaza will not only offer economic opportunities, but also serve as a cultural landmark that uplifts our people keeps the spirit of Harlem thriving for generations to come.
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Thank you to everyone involved in making this vision a reality and let us continue to work together to ensure Harlem's future as a rich vibrant history.
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Thank you.
