NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – If you go back as early as the 1600s, there were no Black people in positions of power. This year, two of the city’s most powerful positions became occupied by two women of color for the first time.
Keechant Sewell stepped into the role of NYC Police Commissioner, while Adrienne Adams became the city’s Council speaker. Additionally, Alvin Bragg became Manhattan’s first Black District Attorney.
All of these groundbreaking firsts are happening just as Eric Adams, the city’s second Black Mayor, begins his first term.
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Will the recent addition of more Black leaders help create a more equitable city, or will nothing change at all?
On the latest episode of Beyond Black History Month, listen as host Femi Redwood explores the city’s historical relationship with Black citizens, speaks to one of those newly elected “firsts”, and gauges some opinions about possible change from racial justice activists.