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This resolution mourns the death of Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, a distinguished novelist, professor, and advocate for Black literature who passed away on November 8, 2024, at age 80. Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1944, Nunez emigrated to the United States at 19, earning advanced degrees and becoming a prominent academic at institutions like Medgar Evers College and Hunter College. The resolution highlights her significant literary contributions, including acclaimed novels like "Prospero's Daughter" and "Bruised Hibiscus," as well as her co-founding of the National Black Writers Conference and her efforts to amplify marginalized voices in literature. The New York Legislative Body extends its deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and colleagues, honoring her exceptional contributions to literature, education, and the empowerment of Black writers. The resolution acknowledges her profound impact on cultural and academic communities and resolves to transmit an official copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of respect, admiration, and gratitude for her life's work.