Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams kicked off a series, on February 2, of cultural events in celebration of the Lunar New Year by hosting an educational exchange program meet-and-greet between 80 students studying Chinese language and culture at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in Crown Heights and approximately 40 students from multiple schools across China. Joined by Li Liyan, consul and director of the Cultural Office of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York, displayed an exhibition that showcased artwork focused on the 24 solar terms of the lunisolar calendar, which match particular astronomical events or signify natural phenomena. Lunar New Year is celebrated by a number of Asian cultures with deep roots in the borough, including Chinese, … [Read more...]
Thought for the Day…
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be." - Douglas Adams … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Peace Day at War Memorial
Peace Day Party Participants and Sponsors - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Proclaims International Day of Peace At Press Conference in Times Square 9/15/15, Events to be held in Central Park 9/20 & Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, War Memorial 9/21 Brooklyn, NY – www.goodnewsplanet.com invites you to be part of historic world broadcast to strengthen the message for International Day of Peace in Times Square, Central Park, and Cadman Plaza/Brooklyn War Memorial (Your invited to Brooklyn as well). 193 UN Countries have agreed, 610 Million are aware of the day (McKinsey & Company); corporations & individuals are involved worldwide, 2,000 websites to broadcast and social networks. Integral to the broadcasts is that it includes over 60 messages of organizations/ celebrities (Go to: … [Read more...]
Harlem Mother’s S.A.V.E (Stop Another Violent Ending) Police and the community working together for Peace, this organization is “hands on” making people in the community feel safer by involving the police and their friends. This is an annual event that we feature.
Harlem Mother’s S.A.V.E (Stop Another Violent Ending), www.harlemmotherssave.org a Harlem based charity led by Ms. Jackie Rowe Adams seeking to end gun violence and bridge the gap between cop and community, is hosting their annual summer event entitled, “Play Street”. We anticipate hundreds of children, families and members of law enforcement from the 26th, 32nd and 36th precincts will gather for games, talks and community fun. The kickoff for this weekly event is this Thursday, July 14th beginning at 1:00pm on 128th Street between St. Nicholas Avenue (7th) & Frederick Douglas Blvd (8th Ave), where Donahue Peebles III will give the opening remarks. Please come here him address our youngest and most vulnerable community members and law enforcement in a timely … [Read more...]
Sizzle Reel for our 2015 Peace Day Party
Celebrations in Times Square 9/15 (Press Conference), Central Park 9/20 & Cadman Plaza/Brooklyn War Memorial 9/21. Here is the link for viewing or to share with others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX5G6PGZIl8 Supporting those doing Good by helping others live peacefully with our focus on Children. Integral to the broadcast is that it includes over 60 messages of organizations/ celebrities (Go to: www.peacedayparty.org to see list) that help create a peaceful world and share how they do it. THIS IS THE HEART OF THE SHOW, educating children to help reduce: violence, bullying, sex trafficking, homelessness, poor self- esteem, hunger, bad nutrition… Right now 10/2/15 please donate to our Kickstarter Campaign which ends on October 6, 2015, … [Read more...]
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