Dear Community,
While the end of February marks the end of Black History Month, it is important to recognize that celebrating, uplifting, and reflecting upon Black history does not begin or end with this month. Each and every day, we should be celebrating and honoring Black joy, Black excellence, and Black leadership in our communities and working to uplift and support our Black communities to build a better, more equitable future for all.
To close out this month, I would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize an amazing Black community leader in District 34 who works tirelessly to better our community– Latanya DeVaughn. When Latanya recognized the need for more bookstores in the Bronx, she decided to take matters into her own hands by starting Bronx Bound Books. Bronx Bound Books is a mobile bookstore that travels across the Bronx to provide Bronxites access to thousands of books which they otherwise may not be able to access. Since founding her mobile bookstore, Latanya has taken her bookstore across the borough, parking her bus at spots like the Riverdale Y Sunday Market, the Bronx Night Market, schools, and more.
Through her work, Latanya seeks to meet people where they are and bring her love of community and reading to the Bronx. I extend my deepest gratitude to Latanya for her service to District 34 and beyond, and look forward to continuing to support her work in the community.
Read more about Latanya and her work here.
Check out our Black History Month social media feature on Latanya and other incredible Black leaders in District 34 on my Instagram or Facebook pages.
With Gratitude,
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
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