| New York City
Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. recognized eight leaders for
their accomplishments during his 2003 African-American History Month
Celebration at the Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on Tuesday,
February 25.
During his remarks to the crowd of more than 500 people, Comptroller
Thompson stressed the need to move past minimal representation of
African-Americans.
"Some people might say that once there is one African-American
in the boardroom, in the legislature, or on the faculty, that's
fine, that's enough, African-Americans are 'represented,'"
Thompson said. "But it is not enough. Full representation means
ensuring that no one with talent gets shut out of the process. We
cannot stop until we have reached full equality and broad participation
in all areas of American life."
Comptroller Thompson presented Reverend Dr. Harry S. Wright and
New York Secretary of State Hon. Basil Paterson, Esq with Lifetime
Achievement Awards. Paterson's son Daniel accepted the award on
his behalf.
Other honorees were: Brenda Blackmon, Anchor, UPN 9 News; Zachary
Carter, Esq., Former US Attorney; Hal Jackson, Group Chairman, Inner
City Broadcasting, Inc; Byron E. Lewis, Chairman and CEO, Uniworld
Group, Inc; Lt. Ella McNair, the first African -American woman Lieutenant
in the New York City Fire Department; and Barbara Smith, host of
"B Smith with Style".
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