Andrew Gillum Instagram – NYC Councilmember @cmcrystalhudson is today’s #womenshistorymonth feature. A member of @nbjconthemove Good Trouble Network, Crystal became the first-ever same gender loving Black woman elected to the New York City Council. Crystal’s commitment to public service began in 2013 when her mother started exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s disease. As the only child of a single mother, Crystal quickly became the primary caregiver for her mother and experienced first-hand how difficult it is for working families to navigate complex, bureaucratic systems and access services and resources needed to keep older New Yorkers safe and healthy at home, where they can age in place and maintain their dignity. Crystal’s existence has always been about service. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the Councilmember.