Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Black History Month to honor a man who represents Brooklyn, New York, to the fullest, a trailblazer, an innovator, and a cinematic genius: Brooklyn's own Spike Lee. On behalf of the people of the Ninth Congressional District of New York, I would like to congratulate Spike Lee, a son of Brooklyn, on receiving the first-ever best director Oscar nomination despite a more than 30-year career in film. He joins the ranks of only six other African Americans to ever be nominated for the category. Mr. Lee was raised in Brooklyn and attended Morehouse College, where he received a bachelor of arts in mass communications. He received a fine arts degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Many of Mr. Lee's films have examined race relations, colorism in the Black community, and the role of the media in contemporary life and political issues. Spike has never ceased to speak out against injustice in the Black community. He has been outspoken on police brutality, environmental injustice, and other issues that affect communities in Brooklyn and beyond. His love of Brooklyn is reflected in his activism and his work. Forty Acres and a Mule, Spike's production company, is based in Brooklyn, contributing in part to the economy that keeps our city running. He shot films like ``Do the Right Thing'' and ``Crooklyn'' in Brooklyn, allowing viewers to experience all that we know and love about Brooklyn.…”