U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant, Deputy Sector Commander for U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York, speaks on the importance of Black History Month and recognizes the contributions of Dr. Olivia Hooker, February 9, 2021. Capt. Merchant is set to become the next sector commander for Sector New York. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Pappaly)