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Remarks

Salaam concludes on connected stories

New York City Council · Sep 28, 2026 · starts 1:06:29 · 29 sec

Salaam emphasizes that the stories of Puerto Rico and the African diaspora are connected. He thanks the committee and concludes his remarks.

Yusef Salaam

When we talk about telling our stories, we also have to recognize that our stories are connected, whether in Puerto Rico, or I'm going to say it like they say it, Puerto Rico.

Yusef Salaam

Or anywhere the Middle Passage carries the sun-kissed people.

Yusef Salaam

It's all about, it's all a part of our story.

Yusef Salaam

Thank you.