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Chair Williams outlines resolution honoring reggaeton's Afro-Caribbean roots and NYC role

New York City Council · Oct 22, 2026 · starts 0:01:34 · 21 sec

Chair Williams explains the resolution honors reggaeton as an expression of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American identity and recognizes New York City's role in blending cultures. She then calls on Council Member Louis to deliver remarks.

Nantasha M. Williams

To honor the legacy of reggaeton as a prominent expression of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American identity,

Nantasha M. Williams

and to recognize New York's pivotal role in facilitating the blend of cultures that is at the heart of this grassroots musical genre.

Nantasha M. Williams

Now, Councilmember Lewis would like to deliver remarks on her resolution.