Evening Roundup: Court Blocks Cuomo’s Plan to Dismantle Ethics Board, Lt. Gov. Calls Himself Voice of New Yorkers, 90 Years Since NYC Hired First Black Conductor and Life Expectancy in New York
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Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of New York City's First Black Conductor and Current Health Challenges
This chapter recounts the landmark achievements of Jotham T. Coleman, the first Black conductor in New York City's subway system. It also examines the impact of unions on racial employment opportunities and the ongoing challenges of health inequities among diverse populations in the wake of the pandemic.
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