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Council Member Hanks praises Black Angels exhibit at City Hall
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks expresses her pride and appreciation for the City Hall display honoring the Black Angels, African American nurses who worked at Staten Island's Sea View Hospital during the tuberculosis epidemic. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing this part of Staten Island's black history and thanks Speaker Adrienne Adams for her partnership in sharing this story.
- The display is part of the Staten Island Museum's exhibition "Taking Care: The Black Angels of Seaview Hospital"
- Hanks highlights how the exhibit showcases the rich black history of Staten Island
- She praises the collaboration between City Hall and the Staten Island Museum in elevating stories of unsung heroes
Kamillah Hanks
0:24:22
Thank you, majority leader.
0:24:24
I am both deeply moved and proud to see city hall featuring the display that honors the extraordinary legacy of the Black Angels, black nurses who broke barriers and risked their lives to care for patients and con conduct, clinical trials that cured, tuberculosis.
0:24:41
These courageous women carried out their groundbreaking work in Staten Island at Sea View Hospital where their dedication saved countless lives and left an indelible mark on the nursing profession.
0:24:51
This display is part of the Staten Island Museum's powerful exhibition, Taking Care, the Black Angels of Seaview Hospital, which celebrates their lives, work, and enduring impact of these trailblazing women.
0:25:02
Seeing stories showcased at city hall provides a profound reminder of the rich black history rooted in Staten Island and the invaluable contributions of the black community in our in our city.
0:25:13
I wanna thank speaker Adrienne Adams for her vision and partnership in ensuring this important piece of history is recognized and shared with more New Yorkers.
0:25:21
This contribution between city hall and Staten Island Museum exemplifies how we elevate the stories of unsung heroes.
0:25:29
Thank you very much, madam speaker.
