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Agency Testimony

Chair calls first panel; Joy Bivens introduces herself

New York City Council · Sep 28, 2026 · starts 1:11:45 · 1 min 22 sec

Chair Williams calls the first panel of library representatives. Joy Bivens, director of the Schomburg Center, introduces herself and begins her testimony on NYPL's research centers.

Nantasha M. Williams

I am going to call up Julie, Jay, Roberta, Shakira, and Nativa.

Nantasha M. Williams

Oh, and, oh, Joy?

Nantasha M. Williams

Oh, sorry.

Nantasha M. Williams

It looked like Jay.

Nantasha M. Williams

The director of the Schomburg.

Nantasha M. Williams

Shout-outs to Joy.

Nantasha M. Williams

Thank you so much for hosting us.

Member of the Public - Joy Bivens

Am I to state my name before I begin?

Nantasha M. Williams

Yeah, we want to hear it again.

Nantasha M. Williams

Sure.

Member of the Public - Joy Bivens

For the record, my name is Joy Bivens, but it's part of my remarks as well.

Member of the Public - Joy Bivens

So good morning, everyone.

Member of the Public - Joy Bivens

My name is Joy Bivens, and I have the distinct privilege of serving as director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.