AGENCY TESTIMONY
Progress in diversity among cultural sector leadership
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Commissioner Cumbo highlights the progress made in diversifying leadership across New York City's cultural landscape, emphasizing the increasing representation of people of color in key positions.
- People of color now lead major institutions such as AMNH, BAM, Wave Hill, Brooklyn Arts Council, and others
- This diversity extends to leadership in cultural organizations rooted in communities of color
- The city is committed to partnering with these institutions to invest in their work
- There's a focus on supporting institutions that are reflective of and responsive to their communities
Laurie Cumbo
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One hopeful sign of this is the incredibly diverse class of leaders we currently see across the cultural landscape.
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We have people of color at the helms of AMNH, Bam, Wave Hill, Brooklyn Arts Council, the Perelman Center, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Bronx Children's Museum, Queens Library, and more.
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This doesn't even include the trailblazing leaders at organizations that are rooted in communities of color, which continue to foster incredible talent across disciplines.
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The city is committed to building on our partnership with these institutions to invest in their work and support institutions that are reflective of and responsive to our community.
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Before I close, I also want to wish a happy jobs week to 1 and all.