 Black history is American history. It is New York City history. This month, we come together to honor the triumphs and remember the tragedies that have defined the Black experience in our country. We must have a real discussion about the injustices that we have faced. And we must remember that lives were lost to racism from Emmett Till to Yusuf Hawkins to the countless names we'll never learn. We don't do this just to sit with the pain. We do this because when we have a full, honest account of our past, we can create a better future. This month, let us celebrate, reflect, and commemorate Black history. Let us recommit to the work of building a city and country that will make our ancestors proud.