Infamous woke Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the state’s first proclamation declaring January Muslim American Heritage Month and ordered 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, illuminated green to celebrate Muslim Americans’ heritage and culture.
Controversially, the move followed the inauguration of NYC’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who praised Hochul for recognizing centuries of Muslim contributions. Reacting to the controversial decision, Muslim leaders applauded the inclusivity and resilience acknowledgment post-9/11.
Issuing her self-serving and very woke statement about the matter, Gov. Kathy Hochul began, “Home to the largest Muslim American population in the nation, New York is proud to join in this month-long celebration, recognizing the values, faith and traditions of our Muslim American communities.”
Doubling down, Hochul claimed, “New York remains committed to being a beacon of hope, tolerance, and inclusivity that celebrates the diversity of its Muslim American population and protects them from Islamophobia, hate, bias, and harm.”
Reacting to the announcement, self-described socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated, “While I was proud to be sworn in as our city’s first Muslim mayor [Thursday], Muslims have been part of New York for centuries. We have built small businesses, raised our families, pursued every profession, enriched our culture and cuisine, and been a part of what makes our city what it is today.”
Wrapping up these comments, Mamdani noted, “I am grateful for Governor Hochul’s leadership in recognizing these many contributions and ensuring that every January, Muslim New Yorkers can see ourselves reflected and recognized in a city and state that is also our home.”
Similarly pleased, the Council of Peoples Organization CEO Mohammad Razvi: “The Muslim community has demonstrated resilience in the years following 9/11 while continuing to strengthen New York through immigrant contributions, civic leadership, and service.”
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Doubling down, he added, “This recognition affirms our place in the social, cultural and civic life of our state. … This moment reflects New York’s continued commitment to civil rights, religious freedom, unity and interfaith solidarity and to ensuring that people of all backgrounds are seen, valued and included.”
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Continuing the fawning reactions, New York State Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Charles Fall crowed, “Declaring January as Muslim American Heritage Month affirms that Muslim New Yorkers are seen, valued, and respected for the role they play in moving New York forward. Governor Hochul’s proclamation reinforces a simple truth, New York works best when its leadership reflects the people it serves.”
Lackawanna First Ward Council Member Amira H. Muflahi was also jubilant. The proclamation of January as Muslim American Heritage Month is a meaningful milestone that honors the rich history, faith, and contributions of Muslim Americans across New York State,” she said.
Rounding out the woke reactions, Muflahi wrote, “The lighting of state landmarks in green is a beautiful and symbolic gesture of recognition and inclusion. We are deeply grateful to Governor Hochul for acknowledging the vital role Muslim communities play in the fabric of our great state.”