May 1, 2021
The AGISS was formed to provide recommendations to BRC regarding how best to develop the site in a way that appropriately honors the African and Indigenous peoples who once lived and honored the land. AGISS is comprised of descendants of African and Indigenous peoples, Inwood’s community residents and leaders, historians, advocates, and BRC staff.
Membership of the AGISS Includes:
Meredith Horsford (Chair) - Executive Director, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Chief Ayanda Ifadara Clarke - Ajibilu Awo of Osogbo, Founder and CEO, THE FADARA GROUP, LLC
Carol Stevens - Church of the Good Shepherd Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Ministry
Curtis Zunigha - Cultural Resources Director, Delaware Tribe of Indians
Don Rice - Inwood historian
Gene Peters - Board Trustee, The Schomburg Corporation
John T. Reddick - Historian & planner
Karen Taylor - Executive Director, While We Are Still Here
Elizabeth Lorris Ritter - Chair, CB12 Parks & Cultural Affairs Committee
Maria Lizardo - Executive Director, NMIC (Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation)
Natalie Espino - Cultural Affairs Specialist, Manhattan Borough President's Office
Nicole Clare - Chief Real Estate Development Officer, BRC
Sandra Harris - President, Washington Heights & Inwood Chamber of Commerce
Yvonne Wakim Dennis - Author, Education Advisor to Children's Cultural Center of Native America