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Briana Ellis-Gibbs

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NYN Media

A historic goal: Creating a New York City Freedom Trail

Jacob Morris, head of the Harlem Historical Society, wants to highlight the history of the Underground Railroad and a New York City Council bill may make his vision a reality.

Policy

Policy

She Built NYC, delayed by COVID-19, now restarted

The art program started in 2018 by former Mayor Bill de Balsio's wife Chirlane McCray is still kicking off with a monument to Shirley Chisholm – details coming soon.

News & Politics

Politics

Location of proposed Elizabeth Jennings Graham monument draws fire

Some argue the statue of the Black woman credited with ending segregated streetcars in New York City should be placed in Lower Manhattan because of its significance to her story.