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Council Member Farah N. Louis speaks on Resolution 280 to establish Shirley Chisholm Day
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Council Member Farah N. Louis addresses the City Council to speak in support of Resolution 280, which aims to establish November 30th as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City. She highlights Chisholm's role as a trailblazer who shattered barriers and fought for justice, equity, and representation.
- Louis emphasizes Chisholm's impact on creating change that lasts for generations
- The resolution is presented as a way to honor Chisholm's contributions to the city and nation
- Louis thanks her colleagues for supporting the resolution
Farah N. Louis
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Thank you, madam majority leader.
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Shirley Anita Saint Hill Chisholm shattered barriers and believe that were believed to be unbreakable.
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Shirley Chisholm's story teaches us that fighting for justice, equity, and representation is never easy, but that bold dreams backed by relentless action can create change that stands generations.
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By passing resolution 280, we're honoring a trailblazer and affirming Shirley's contributions to the city and the nation by establishing November 30th as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City.
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I wanna thank my colleagues for signing on to this bill.
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Thanks.
