US EditionGov. Hochul renames Central Park subway station after civil rights revolutionary Malcolm X
The renaming honors Malcolm X's legacy and coincides with legislation recognizing the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District during the 51st Harlem Week celebration, Gov. Hochul announced.
- On Aug. 10, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order renaming the 110th Street Central Park North subway station to 110th-Malcolm X Plaza to honor Malcolm X.
- The renaming ceremony featured Malcolm X's daughters and took place during the 51st annual Harlem Week celebration.
- Hochul stated the renaming celebrates Malcolm X's contributions to Harlem and American history, advocating for racial justice and equality.
- Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter, expressed hope that the renaming would inspire younger generations to enact change, reflecting her father's legacy.
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Harlem’s Historic 110th St. Central Park North Subway Station Renamed In Honor Of Malcolm X
Source: Richard Saunders/Hulton Archive/Getty Images / Richard Saunders/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Malcom X’s legacy will live on in New York’s historic Harlem neighborhood. On Aug. 10, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order, renaming the 110th Street Central Park North subway station to honor the legendary civil rights leader. It will now be called 110th-Malcolm X Plaza. According to an X post shared via the 66-year-old governor’s account…
Gov. Hochul renames Central Park subway station after civil rights revolutionary Malcolm X
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul renamed a Central Park subway after Malcolm X, a prominent leader during the Civil Rights movement who was assassinated in Washington Heights, as part of NYC's Harlem Week celebration.
Hochul signs bill renaming Central Park North subway station to honor Malcolm X
A popular subway station in the heart of an iconic Manhattan neighborhood has been renamed to honor racial justice advocate and prominent civil rights leader Malcolm X, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other elected officials announced on Sunday. The subway station at 110th Street and Central Park North was renamed on Aug. 10 to 110th Street-Malcolm X Plaza during a ceremony at the Harlem-based station, which is home to the 2 and 3 trains. During the eve…
Harlem NY – Celebration of Harlem History and Legacy Legislation Signed by Governor Hochul During Harlem Week
Governor Hochul signed legislation to celebrate the rich history of Harlem as the community celebrated the 51st Harlem Week festival. The two new laws will rename the 110 St-Central Park North subway station 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza and will empower the Council on the Arts to designate the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District as a region of cultural significance. “One of the best ways to celebrate the rich history and community of Harlem is to rec…
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