L–R: AACEO President Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman, AACEO Chief of Operations Dee Bailey, AACEO VicePresident NY Assembly Member Latrice Walker, and AACEO Vice-President Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Judge Cenceria Edwards receives "Lady Justice" special recognition as the 50th Chair of the National Bar Association Black Judicial Council
AACEO Coalition 2020-2021 Kick-Off
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he African American Clergy & Elected Officials Coalition kicked off its 2020-2021 new year session with a day of Thank Yous in tribute to heroes and fighting champions. Members joined under a tent at Antioch Baptist Church on Friday, September 11, 2020 to pay tribute to members of the FDNY, NYPD, and those lost on 9/11. The New York delegation members of the Congressional Black Caucus—Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and Congressman Gregory Meeks—received a heartfelt salute for their steadfast advocacy and representation of the constituents in Washington. Guest speakers included: U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Lt. Governor Kathy Holchul, NYS Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Kevin Parker, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, NYC Councilman Robert Cornegy, FDNY Vulcan Society President Khalid Baylor, NYPD Community Affairs Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, NYPD Brooklyn North Chief Judith Harrison, and NYPD Assistant Chief Kim Y. Royster.
L–R: New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James; Brooklyn City Councilman Robert Cornegy, Jr.; and guest
U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke
Photos: Raymond Hagans
L–R: NYPD Assistant Chief Kim Y. Royster and FDNY Vulcan Society President Khalid Baylor
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L–R: NYPD Assistant Chief Kim Y. Royster, NYPD Deputy Inspector Scott Henderson, and NYPD Brooklyn North Chief Judith Harrison www.thepositivecommunity.com
