Borough of Manhattan Community College marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a solemn ceremony featuring keynote speaker Hillary Rodham Clinton and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Nycaribnews.
Why it matters: The campus honors the enduring memory of community members lost while highlighting its deep resilience just blocks from the World Trade Center Nycaribnews.
- Clinton delivered her first post-9/11 commencement speech at BMCC in May 2002 Nycaribnews.
- The program included performances, student reflections, and tributes to eight community members who died Nycaribnews.