Tonight, our Jewish neighbors will celebrate Purim, which reminds us to fight hate and bigotry in our communities with the same tenacity as Queen Esther. The Jewish community traditionally observes this holiday with costumes, eating candy, and sending gifts of mishloach manos (food baskets) to those who are less fortunate. Due to the pandemic, this Purim celebration will look different, but the holiday brings optimism that we can enjoy our gatherings.
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BROOKLYN, NY— Today, Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn) chaired her first hearing with the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of mental health crises and calls for help has increased, prompting an in-depth look by the five-member committee on our city’s emergency response and proposed legislation for reforms.
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“In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognized the depth of the food insecurity crisis and its disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. There are New York City families who face hunger and diet-related illnesses because they lack access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food. From farms to street vendors and supermarkets, the food infrastructure is powered by essential workers who deserve to earn a living wage, not at risk of poverty.
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“We cannot afford to lose our local restaurant and shops who contribute to our economic and cultural growth year-round, especially in Council District 45. The Shop Your City: BE NYC initiative is a lifeline and the catalyst that we need to change the future outlook for Black-owned businesses,” said Council Member Farah N. Louis, Vice Co-Chair of the New York City Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.
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BROOKLYN, NY—Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus (BLAC), released the following statement after the arrest of an alleged suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Sunset Park High School student, Derek Trujillo. He was the victim of gun violence during the pandemic while in Flatbush. Derek died from a gunshot wound to his chest at Kings County Hospital, where his 16-year-old friend was treated for a gunshot wound to his hand after the robbery attempt last October.
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Happy New Year! 新年快乐!
In recognition of the Year of the Ox, wishing all of you a safe, joyful time with those you love as you enjoy the (virtual) celebrations the Lunar New Year brings!
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NEW YORK – Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of New York City Council Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, issued the following statement after a trio of men attacked and robbed a Harlem mother near a liquor store before one of the alleged suspects brutalized her.
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NEW YORK, NY: Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of New York City Council Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, issued the following statement on Inauguration Day.
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“I have a dream” were the iconic words of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 during the March on Washington. From the Ebenezer Baptist Church’s pulpit to the polls, the fight for equality, social and economic justice continues.
Nearly 60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act was enacted, and it is inspiring to see how pivotal the Black vote has become in breaking racial and gender barriers in the White House and the United States Senate.
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“The lawsuit filed today by New York State Attorney Letitia James confirms the painful truth that we have known for years. Members of the NYPD have persistently used excessive force without hesitation or meaningful consequence – particularly against Black and Brown New Yorkers. It is shameful that peaceful protesters pursuing racial justice experienced unthinkable violence inflicted by those sworn to protect and serve eerily similar to the events that occurred during the Civil Rights Movement.
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