Albert Vann

Albert Vann

Albert Vann is a member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn representing the 36th Council District, which includes parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. [ [http://www.nyccouncil.info/constituent/member_details.cfm?con_id=64 Council Member- District: 36 Albert Vann- Democrat] ] He is a Democrat.

Vann was born and raised in the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant. As an adult he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of sergeant before being discharged.

Subsequently, he earned a BBA from Toledo University, and Master's degrees from both Yeshiva University, and Long Island University.

He has served in different capacities as a teacher and administrator in New York public schools over the course of his professional career.

Vann served as a member of the New York State Assembly-representing the 56th District-from 1975-2001.

After leaving the Assembly, Vann made a successful bid for the 36th seat on the New York City Council, which he has represented since 2001.

He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.

Response To Sean Bell Shooting

In response to the death of Sean Bell - apparently from the guns of NYPD officers - Albert Vann alleged that his shooting was caused by "institutional racism." [http://www.nypost.com/seven/11302006/news/regionalnews/city_pols_vent_their_race_rage_regionalnews_frankie_edozien.htm] He then proceeded to mock the suggestion that African-American New Yorkers living in high-crime neighborhoods should adapt certain behaviors in order to avoid confrontations with police officers.

References

* [http://council.nyc.gov/d36/html/members/home.shtml Official NYC Council Website about Albert Vann]

External links

* [http://www.nyccfb.info/debates_vg/voter_guides/general_2005/cd_profile/CD36_Vann_202.aspx 2005 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Albert Vann]
* [http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/01/08/ctv.toy.guns/ A Toy Gun, A Real Crime]
* [http://www.nysun.com/article/34609 Playing Race Card In Brooklyn]


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