The late Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker
Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the
opening of the Black History Month exhibit in the New York State
Capitol. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the exhibit, "Strength of Generations,"
underscores how individuals can elevate the lives of others and their
communities to effect change that can sow benefits for generations.
The
exhibit honors the country's first African-American licensed doctor, an
Underground Railroad station agent, abolitionists and activists, a
transformative 20th century playwright, a Harlem minister who once
served as Dr. Martin Luther King's chief of staff, the Haitian-American
president of SUNY Upstate Medical University whose career has focused on
underserved neighborhoods, and New York National Guard Private Emmanuel
Mensah, an immigrant from Ghana whose selfless heroism saved the lives
of four neighbors in a recent Bronx fire.
"We're
proud to honor the incredible deeds and achievements of these black New
Yorkers who have courageously acted to improve the lives of others and
change the course of this nation," Governor Cuomo said. "It is my hope
and expectation that those visiting the State Capitol will draw
inspiration from the lives of these outstanding men and women and
celebrate their many contributions and sacrifices to make this a more
just and more equal union."
Click here for the full announcement.
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
No comments:
Post a Comment