Programming
The Programming committee works to provide programs which accurately and authentically reflect the cultural perspectives of our diverse library communities.
Advocacy
The Advocacy committee aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions.
-The Coalition for Library Workers of Color composed a letter to Governor Cuomo encouraging him to sign into law, Assembly and Senate bills SB 8598/AB10628, designating June nineteenth, known as Juneteenth, as a public holiday.
On October 14, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State.
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official federal holiday.
Outreach
The Outreach Committee will work to connect and promote the Coalition throughout NYS libraries and communities.
The Programming committee works to provide programs which accurately and authentically reflect the cultural perspectives of our diverse library communities.
Advocacy
The Advocacy committee aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions.
-The Coalition for Library Workers of Color composed a letter to Governor Cuomo encouraging him to sign into law, Assembly and Senate bills SB 8598/AB10628, designating June nineteenth, known as Juneteenth, as a public holiday.
On October 14, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State.
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official federal holiday.
Outreach
The Outreach Committee will work to connect and promote the Coalition throughout NYS libraries and communities.