As one of six children, born in Brownsville and raised in South Jamaica by a single mom who cleaned houses, Eric and his family did not always know if they would come home to an eviction notice on the front door or food on the table. And when he was beaten by police in the basement of a precinct house at 15, Eric faced a life-changing act of injustice.
But instead of giving into anger, Eric turned his pain into purpose and decided to change the police department from within. He joined the NYPD and became one of its most outspoken officers, calling out racism and bias in the department and pushing for major reforms.
As a founder of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care, Eric would often police the streets in a bulletproof vest one day during the high-crime 1980’s and 1990’s and protest bad behavior by cops the next, marching side-by-side with his fellow civil rights advocates. He rose to the rank of captain, helping to build the first computerized system for tracking crime in the city, which led to historic gains in public safety.
Eric’s efforts to change policing began his lifelong work to improve and protect New York. From the NYPD, he moved on to the State Senate, where he represented sections of central and Brownstone Brooklyn. In Albany, Eric built winning coalitions to advance New York City’s values and goals, helping to push through measures to protect tenants and workers, combat gun violence, end the NYPD’s abuses of stop and frisk, and advance human rights — including marriage equality. He also became the first person of color to chair the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee.
Eric was then elected Brooklyn Borough President in 2013 by putting together a diverse coalition of Brooklynites to become the borough’s first Black leader. As the representative of one of the nation’s largest counties, Eric fought tirelessly to grow the local economy, invest in schools, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and advocate for smart policies and better government that delivers for all New Yorkers.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the city, Eric moved a mattress into his office and worked around the clock to deliver donated meals and PPE to essential workers and vulnerable New Yorkers, demanding government produce more equitable relief.
In addition to continuing to fight for struggling New Yorkers and a better quality of life for all, Eric became a national leader on public health policy after learning he had developed Type 2 diabetes. Following his diagnosis, Eric completely changed his diet and his body, reversing the disease and launching a personal mission to educate New Yorkers about preventative care and wellness. His work has already led to successful proactive public health efforts across the city and increased education in schools and with high-risk populations in lower-income areas, partnering with civic organizations and health experts.
Eric is a lifelong New Yorker. He received his master’s degree in public administration from Marist College, and is a graduate of New York City Technical College and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is also a proud product of New York City public schools, including Bayside High School in Queens. Today he lives in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where he has resided for over 20 years. Eric is the proud father of Jordan, an aspiring filmmaker and a graduate of American University.

Pastor Gil Monrose – Gilford Monrose is a pastor, philanthropist, and a proud husband and father, renowned for using his platform to bring together people of all backgrounds. Pastor Gil proves that a flourishing city is not a soulless one by bridging the gap between communities, congregations, government, and law enforcement in his everyday work as the Faith Advisor for the Mayor Eric Adams of New York City. He is appointed to expand the Center For Faith and Community Partnerships. This office sector builds bridges among City government, diverse religious communities and nonprofit organizations to better serve all New Yorkers.

“Leading, building, and promoting the awakening of a generation of socially conscious and free thinking leaders.”

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CDs available now!
www.kamalinden.com

Hi Everyone,

Saying goodbye to Summer is very hard for me. I have to go through a period of mourning. It has been a rainy/flood-ridden one, but had Jersey Shore time in between storms and filming. I think I spent more time at the Shore in SEPTEMBER than I did all Summer, including Sept. 21, with plenty of HARVEST MOON and OCEAN PHOTOS to show for it. Besides busking, and running on the boards of Belmar/Spring Lake, I have gotten a chance to swim at the FABULOUS pool at LA Fitness in Brick.

The Jersey Shore folks are as wonderful and supportive as ever, so big shout out to you all. I am only sorry that our time together has been so short-lived. Miss you already!

However, I am PLAYING my FIRST PLUGGED IN SHOW THIS SAT!

Stapleton Saturdays!
Use 81 Water Street, Staten Island NY to MAP the event.
between Bay Street and Wright Street

My set is 12:30pm sharp, supposedly til 1pm, but other acts will start about every hour.
Trying to see if I can get an extra 5/10 min, but let’s just say maybe not, so be there by 12:30pm

I have been added to a few new Spotify Playlists. And am going to have “Dare 2 B Different” from my OG album “Uninhibited 2006” on WNIR “Songs for Good: 2021 Songs for Peace and Justice”. In Dare 2 B Different, I mention the strife of Afghani women, as well as talk about the homeless woman I have seen on the train for so many years. This should start mid-October.

I have added a few videos to my YOUTUBE, and will add more from the summer shortly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbPp2gMuRtY

Everything In Good Time, If I’m Wrong, Belmar Breezes Holiday Edition 2020 Kama Linden
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCDUNWkugeH0_H-eoj5wCQ

Everything In Good Time Christmas 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gIeolWkIko

Searching For Madonna Christmas 2020

New Videos are scheduled to pop up throughout the holidays, so if you subscribe to my YouTube Channel, they will come to you:
YouTube sign up:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCDUNWkugeH0_H-eoj5wCQ

Here is the link to my PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/kamalinden

“If I Am Wrong” did very well on SPOTIFY thanks to A.V.A!

I had 29,878! Overall Followers on SPOTIFY in September.

Alas, I did NOT make it to 30,000, and what goes up, must come down, as I cannot afford to pay that much for promotion every month. But they did do a very good job with both “If I’m Wrong” and “Belmar Breezes”.

But I could only afford 2 months of promotion, so I guess for now it will be word of mouth, but

Thank you A.V.A Radio.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lqGgAk0aiS8xDeMbJBggS

“Everything In Good Time” released June 18th on Digital sites everywhere, and “You’re On Video” had over 8600 streams in 2 weeks.

“Belmar Breezes”:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Kafd6tHkpTuRqXkpqvdrI?si=mbPs1g0MTSmJhljpozb-UA
8.11: 5,482 traffic generated to spotify

Played on broadcast:
August Indie Music Release Radar Listen to this weeks newest singles with Jacqueline Jax https://www.avaliveradio.info/featured/7/29/new-indie-music-release-radar-jacqueline-jax-podcast-6fkyp-kwfdy
8.31: 13,046
to date: 13,060

“If I’m Wrong”:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2Wju6NeaCbsRvMVvro2lgG
29,878 streams Sept. 30th.

If you have a Spotify or Apple Music account, and would be kind enough to add me, it would be greatly appreciated. Adding me and downloading my music will trigger royalties. If you have an account, it costs you nothing extra and helps me greatly. This is true for Apple Music subscribers, https://music.apple.com/us/album/everything-in-good-time/1517559501
as well as Deezer, etc.

I had the best people in Nashville on this one at Misstyx Studio. My best work yet. Each song is a little different, and there is something for everyone. My vocals came out spot-on as well.

Pop/adult contemporary feel-good music with a little rock, and 2 country songs.
I thank you in advance for helping me during this time.”You’re On Video” is the trending song right now, but there is something for everyone.

BANDCAMP allows you to buy all of my albums except for the live album at 25% discount. The MP3s will work on any computer, phone, or player.

https://kamalinden.bandcamp.com/album/everything-in-good-time

Here are the links to both PAST ALBUMS, as well as the Full collection:

https://kamalinden.bandcamp.com/
You can also purchase the Hard copy CDs as well as the MP3s here. On Fridays, BANDCAMP waives the share that they take from the artist.

The CDs are available via www.kamalinden.com

Everything In Good Time

These are PUSH LINKS so that you can find my music on Spotify, Apple, Deezer, YouTube (music), and other sites:
If you click the PUSH link, it will provide the links to the rest:

Everything In Good Time
https://push.fm/fl/2yh4a0ef

Southern Comfort
https://push.fm/fl/sz1jylt7

Uninhibited 2006
https://push.fm/fl/9hlrou9c

Better Late Than Never
https://push.fm/link/ugvf417n

It Takes All Kinds
https://push.fm/fl/59dagdtt

Kama Linden LIVE!
https://push.fm/fl/fwxn9ygu

Other Videos of me:

That Damn Michael Che:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELiajdzYPaY

New Amsterdam
https://vimeo.com/392087521
Or go to www.kamalinden.com
go to VIDEOS
it is the FIRST ONE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCDUNWkugeH0_H-eoj5wCQ

Looking for a personal trainer at home?
Online sessions! At home or public space fine as well. www.kamalinden.com
Many of you know I teach fitness, however, for a solid 5 years, I trained people privately in their homes as well, and am looking to do back to doing just this. My prices are low compared to most trainers. I am certified by NASM and AAFA, and also teach seniors, people with corrective exercise issues, pilates, weight training, yoga, and chair exercise. Please contact me if someone you know is interested. $20 half-hour sessions, $30 per hour via zoom, or longer viz skype or facetime. However, mention you are on my list, and 1-hour ZOOM sessions remain at $25 per hour for the remainder of 2020.

I am unafraid of training at home or in the park. The price will depend on where you live but will be more of the regular rate. We have masks, and we will work out what equipment is needed based on your fitness needs, or musical needs.

Your support thus far has been so amazing, and I thank you for it. Although I have had some responses for training online with zoom, I am toying with trying to start a ZOOM class. I would not be able to give the same feedback that I would in personal training, for which I can be very individualized, even on screen, but I would like to start with a 40-minute pilates based mat that we can try @ an introductory rate of $5 a person for a group. I have signed up for SALUT as well, although I am not certain how to get this started.

I have Venmo, CashApp and Paypal (Chase QuickPay and Zelle are no longer options, I am afraid…) I have worked out the sound situation for the guitar lessons, and I use a “mighty mic” when I play so that the sound is clear to my student.
At the end of the lesson, my guitar students will receive a well-recorded video (on my Nikon) so that the sound and picture are clear, to go over what we showed in the lesson.

Strength Training:

Vinyasa Yoga and Abs:

Bronx Park Step:

If anyone can use me for any side work, especially copywriting or voiceover, I am free to do it. I have already recorded a V/O into and exit for someone’s audiobook. I am also offering a discounted rate for personal training.

HEALTHY THINGS YOU CAN DO IN FRONT OF THE TV is a GREAT gift for anyone, including yourself! Please only buy through kamalinden.com

SPECIAL: mailed purchases: Buy 1 Book, get free BFY DVD!

As the publisher Motivational Press was bought out by “Author’s Place”, and they seem to not be reputable (looking to start a class action, BTW), please order the books through my website, or I will give you the Venmo/paypal info. I am also looking for a class action attorney to help all of the authors who have been wronged by Author’s Place Press.

Folks who have already purchased the books from me directly love the layout and the cover, and it kind of reads like an upbeat textbook with LOTS of photos. I could also use some reviews on my FB page, as well as on Amazon. I have also learned that if you get the KINDLE VERSION, you must read it the HORIZONTAL way, not the VERTICAL way.

The Beautiful Exercise Photos were done by ANDREW MARK PHOTOGRAPHY (who is also available for headshots), and the editing by Tom Matkovic, who has 10 books of his own! I am now looking for “PRESS” and “BOOK REVIEWS”, and I am also able to order boxes of hard copies for “classes”. If you want to have an event, where I do a lecture dem, please contact me. Offices, nursing homes, unlikely places…all great!

Please like my page, and please spread the word:

https://www.facebook.com/healthythingsyoucandoinfrontofthetvbook/

https://www.facebook.com/kamalindenmusic/

I am also a regular contributor on MEDIUM!
They actually pay the writer based on the “claps” they receive:

Here are a few of my LATEST ARTICLES:
https://kamalindenmusic2.medium.com/toxic-behavior-in-health-clubs-why-is-a-place-people-come-to-get-healthy-a-breeding-ground-for-118b306af60b

https://kamalindenmusic2.medium.com/buying-a-co-op-buyer-beware-mold-bad-management-corrupt-board-8730687a345d

https://kamalindenmusic2.medium.com/
My Articles

In closing

Much Love for your support, for everything.
It’s been a crazy year for all.
Stay safe and healthy.

Kama Linden
www.kamalinden.com
https://kamalinden.bandcamp.com/
www.bodyfriendlyoga.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5RHPPSDhiiYpmt55p1ONeL?si=-WQaDYe9Ttu9eoj73sTNqg
Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/album/everything-in-good-time/1517559501
Bandcamp: https://kamalinden.bandcamp.com/album/everything-in-good-time

Also, I am not doing real estate, but may return in 2021. I’m Broker Shopping.
I turned off my account, and will no longer pay a monthly fee to a company that just collects close to $100 a month and doesn’t care about the agents and if they earn a living. I might come back in 2021….I am currently broker shopping. I had a bizarre dream where a client approached me telling me that they were looking for a high-end co-op in Riverdale. So I told them all I needed to do was reinstate my license with a new broker, and to give me a few days to do so. Then I woke up. So I think it is a sign that I should return maybe later this Summer, or in the Fall.

During the Summer, I am happy to rent out my living room for NYC travelers. I’d prefer 1 person, but no more than 2 quiet people. It’s a very large and sunny space. Costco is having a sale on Queen Sized air mattresses. I also found a divider wall that will give privacy that I will order and put up for you.

#kama #linden #stapleton #everything #good #time #spotify #apple #music #deezer #bandcamp #kamalinden #harvest #moon #ocean #southern #comfort #better #late #never

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