New York Office Celebrates African-American History Month

Deputy Regional Administrator Mirza Orriols and New York City Public Advocate Letitia James with other federal staff.

On February 25, staff from the New York Regional Office participated in the 4th Annual Interagency celebration of African-American History Month at 26 Federal Plaza. The event featured several songs from the New York City Housing Authority Youth Chorus, as well as a keynote speech by Public Advocate Letitia James, the first African-American woman elected to a citywide position in New York's history. A standing-room only crowd turned out to hear the program, and HUD's Deputy Regional Administrator Mirza Orriols introduced "Tish" James as a dedicated public servant who rolled up her sleeves and pitched in following Hurricane Sandy to help a Rockaway community begin its road to recovery. To learn more about HUD's commitment to diversity in the workplace, visit http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/eeo.

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