Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
TL;DR
The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations held an oversight hearing on Juneteenth commemoration and burial sites of formerly enslaved African Americans, and considered a local law requiring the city to identify and document these burial sites. The meeting addressed how New York City recognizes and honors these historically significant locations.
Key Decisions
- Oversight hearing on Juneteenth commemoration and formerly enslaved African American burial sites Hearing held
- Local Law to amend NYC Charter regarding identification of formerly enslaved African American burial sites Introduced for consideration
Agenda
- T2026-1818 Oversight – Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring Burial Sites of Formerly Enslaved African Americans.Oversight
- Int 0220-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the identification of formerly enslaved African American burial sitesIntroduction