On Sunday, September 18, the NYPD and members of the NYPD Guardians Association marched alongside New Yorkers to honor African Americans and their contributions to the communities here in New York City.
The 53rd annual African American Day Parade, which started in 1969 to celebrate the heritage and representation of African Americans in New York, returned to Harlem on September 18th with the theme “Good health is essential.” The Parade honored individuals who have helped promote wellbeing in the African community.
The parade made its way through Harlem Sunday with parade goers waving flags on floats, as spectators danced and waved flags from the street. This year’s honorees included Dr. Michelle Henry; Nurse Sandra Lindsay; Northwell Director Bernard Robinson, Vice President and Chief Diversity Operations Officer for Mount Sinai Health System Pamela Abner; and Dr. Gary Butts.
The parade started at 1pm and continued from Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to 111th Street up to 137th Street. Parade goers were excited to see Mayor Eric Adams, police commissioner Keechant Sewell, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and more march alongside New Yorkers and the NYPD.
