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Yusef Salaam explains vote on Malcolm X Shabazz Harlem Plaza development
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Council Member Yusef Salaam explains his vote in favor of the Malcolm X Shabazz Harlem Plaza development, highlighting its importance for the community's economic empowerment and social justice. He emphasizes the project's commitment to supporting veterans and minority-owned businesses, as well as providing affordable housing and community spaces.
- The development will honor Malcolm X's legacy and maintain Harlem as a hub of black excellence
- The project includes support for community-based organizations to provide resources for residents and shop owners
- Salaam expresses confidence that the development reflects the community's resilience and bridges Harlem's past with its future
Yusef Salaam
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The Malcolm x the Malcolm Chabaz Harlem Plaza is more than just a new development in Harlem.
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It's reflection on our community's resilience and commitment to economic empowerment and social justice.
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Based on the feedback that I've received from my constituents, I'm confident that this development will include strong support for veterans and minority owned businesses looking to bolster the legacy of trade in Harlem.
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Community based organizations are also motivated to provide the resources necessary for both residents and shop owners to thrive.
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The legacy of Malcolm x will be honored throughout this plaza ensuring Harlem remains a hub of black excellence.
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With affordable housing, commercial, spaces, and room for community gatherings, this project bridges Harlem's past with this promising future And I wanna thank everyone involved in making this vision a reality with that.
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I vote I proudly vote I on all.
