New York State Assembly honors the life and contributions of Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, a distinguished novelist, professor, and advocate for Black.

New York State Assembly honors the life and contributions of Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, a distinguished novelist, professor, and advocate for Black literature. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Nunez emigrated to the United States at 19, earning degrees from Marian College and New York University. She began her teaching career at Medgar Evers College and later served as a Distinguished Professor of English at Hunter College. Dr. Nunez authored acclaimed novels and co-founded the National Black Writers Conference, securing funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

New York State Assembly honors the life and contributions of Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, a distinguished novelist, professor, and advocate for Black.

New York State Assembly honors the life and contributions of Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, a distinguished novelist, professor, and advocate for Black literature. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Nunez emigrated to the United States at 19, earning degrees from Marian College and New York University. She began her teaching career at Medgar Evers College and later served as a Distinguished Professor of English at Hunter College. Dr. Nunez authored acclaimed novels and co-founded the National Black Writers Conference, securing funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.