Statement From N.Y. State Health Dept. Commissioner Bassett on Black History Month
February 03, 2022
February 03, 2022
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2022 by Commissioner Mary T. Bassett on Black History Month:
* * *
"Today marks the start of Black History month, following the only federal holiday to honor an African American, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Given our ongoing battle against the worst pandemic in a century, this year's national observance theme is appropriately focused on 'Black Heal . . .
* * *
"Today marks the start of Black History month, following the only federal holiday to honor an African American, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Given our ongoing battle against the worst pandemic in a century, this year's national observance theme is appropriately focused on 'Black Heal . . .