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Chair Williams introduces pre-considered resolution on African descent education

New York City Council · Jun 30, 2026 · starts 0:01:06 · 27 sec

Chair Williams introduces a pre-considered resolution sponsored by Council Member Rita Joseph calling on the State Legislature to require instruction on the history and contributions of people of African descent in public schools.

Nantasha M. Williams

Additionally, the committee will hear and vote on five pre-considered resolutions, a pre-considered resolution sponsored by Councilmember Rita Joseph, which would call on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass and the governor to sign

Nantasha M. Williams

legislation to amend the education law in relations to requiring instruction on the history, contributions, and experiences of people of African descent.

Nantasha M. Williams

descent in public schools.