Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was inspirational, a trailblazer that lead the legal fight for women’s equality. She was an exemplary public servant whose unparalleled career and record as a champion for women’s and reproductive rights will continue to inspire future generations. As co-chair of the Women’s Caucus, I am heartbroken by the news but grateful for her groundbreaking work and will continue to carry the mantle in the fight for gender equity.
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BROOKLYN, NY – Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of New York City Council Women’s Caucus, released the following statement after the city of Louisville, Kentucky announced a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor.
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Nineteen years later, we remember…
The attacks that forever altered our lives, but not who we are as New Yorkers —resilient and united in the face of tragedy.
The acts of heroism that inspired hope despite the tremendous loss that we shared.
We honor the memories of the loved ones that we lost on this day, in the weeks, months, and years that followed the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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BROOKLYN, NY – Every year, the neighborhoods of East Flatbush and Crown Heights come to life with the sights, sounds, and aromatic scents of the Caribbean. Although this year’s J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Carnival Parade were cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, there was an unauthorized gathering that resulted in a shooting.
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Today, we honor our city’s workforce – the majority of whom are women. who were frontline and essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their public service ensured that our healthcare, education, and transportation systems continued to function during our city’s most challenging times. This Labor Day, we recognize the thousands of New Yorkers who have contributed greatly to the progression of our city year-round.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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BROOKLYN, NY—Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) released the following statement after Chadwick Boseman, star of Marvel Studios’ groundbreaking film Black Panther, died on Saturday after battling stage IV colon cancer. He was 43 years old.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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BROOKLYN, NY – New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot at close range several times in the back by Kenosha police as he attempted to enter his vehicle occupied by his sons.
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), the Women’s Caucus Co-Chair, calls for pay parity on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOUIS
“The pay gap between American men and women is one of the greatest injustices this country has battled for decades.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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BROOKLYN, NY — NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn), co-chair of the Women’s Caucus, issued the following statement after the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced California Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate.
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Our faith is what empowers us to trust and make sacrifices that would be considered impossible by the majority of us.
Ibrahim (Abraham) was a prophet whose obedience was tested by God when he was commanded to sacrifice his firstborn son. As he laid his son on the altar, God provided an animal in his stead. Ibrahim’s story continues to inspire generations.
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