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🏖️ Celebrating Black Leaders
This episode of "Live with Sujay" features the presidents of three historic beachfront communities: Azurest, Sag Harbor Hills, and Nineveh. Steve Williams, Lisa Stinson Desor, and Errol Taylor discuss their roles and the significance of their communities.
Below are some highlights:

🌊 Unique Beachfront Community
Azurest, Sag Harbor Hills, and Nineveh provide a unique environment where pretenses fade, and neighbors come together to enjoy and reinforce shared principles.
These communities were historically established to offer African-Americans a safe and nurturing environment away from urban stresses.

👵 Generational Leadership
Lisa Stinson Desor, a third-generation resident, follows in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, who also served in leadership roles in the community.
They underscore the importance of maintaining close ties and community connections across generations.

🏡 Community Events and Traditions
Annual events like the tent party, fundraisers, and NextGen gatherings help sustain community bonds.NextGen events, including career panels, are organized to engage younger members and ensure the continuation of traditions.

🔍 Historical Context
Azurest, established 75 years ago, was started by African-American families seeking a retreat from city life. Nineveh and Sag Harbor Hills followed, with founders including professionals from New York who built homes and formed close-knit communities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multigenerational Impact
The episode highlights how these communities have evolved to include diverse families and maintain a welcoming environment.
They address the importance of understanding and preserving the history and values of these communities.

🏛️ Historic Preservation
In 2019, Azurest, Sag Harbor Hills, and Nineveh were designated as historic Black beachfront communities, receiving formal recognition for their cultural significance.
The Tri-Community Working Group played a crucial role in this designation, meeting weekly to draft proposals and engage with local authorities.

🏘️ Civic Engagement
Community members are actively involved in local governance, serving on various land use and preservation boards to protect their homes and maintain community integrity.
The emphasis is on sustaining the community's look and feel while preserving generational wealth and preventing devaluation.

🌟 Personal Highlights
Each leader shares personal stories and highlights of their experiences in the community, emphasizing the sense of safety, relaxation, and mutual support.
They also touch on the community's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with members helping each other through challenges.

Produced and Hosted by Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
Live with Sujay: Black Women Leaders, a series with Black women leaders, hosted by Ambassador “Dr” Sujay, featuring some of today’s most vital voices, from clothing designers, to non-profit leaders, to filmmakers. This lively half hour show keeps you “in the know” and in the “ flow” of leading ladies.

Filmed at LTV: 10/10/23

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