Get The Scoop On The 104-Year Celebration Of Community Pioneer Mr. Charles S. Lucas

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The Birthday Celebration Of 104 years For Mr. Charles S. Lucas!

 

Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center located in Cambria Heights, Queens provides programs,  activities, lunch, and a variety of services for its members. The center will be celebrating 50  years of service for the community this year. The celebration starts with the birthday of one of  its longest members. Mr. Charles S. Lucas is celebrating his 104th birthday on Friday, February 14th.  

“This is a truly amazing celebration and could not have been for a finer gentleman. I am  honored to be a part of it” said Executive Director Mrs. Marcus. 

Charles Sylvester Lucas was born on February 14, 1921, in Holly Springs, North Carolina.  

He became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, in  1943. Mr. Lucas continued to work in the community with Alpha and made many strong bonds  there.

Illustration & Character Design Workshop

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Illustration & Character Design Workshop

Teens! Do you want to take the first step in designing and illustrating characters of your own? Join this program to learn the fundamentals of creating and illustrating well-rounded characters for a world of your own making.

Drawing: Portraits and Anatomy

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Drawing: Portraits and Anatomy

Drawing: Portraits and Anatomy

March 6 – May 22, 2025

Wednesday, Adults: 6:30-8:30

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Description: Elevate your drawing skills by learning the art of portraiture and human anatomy. In this adult-focused class, you’ll explore the structure of the human form, from the intricate details of facial features to the dynamic movement of the body. Perfect for artists of all skill levels, this course combines technical instruction with creative exploration. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll learn to capture realism, emotion, and personality in your portraits while developing a deeper understanding of anatomy. Transform your sketches into lifelike works of art!

Fashion Design Lab: Intermediate to Advanced

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Fashion Design Lab: Intermediate to Advanced

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Take your fashion design skills to the next level with this immersive, hands-on course designed for intermediate to advanced students. Perfect for aspiring designers who want to deepen their technical expertise and creative expression, this class focuses on advanced garment construction, detailed fashion illustration, and professional finishing techniques.

Get The Scoop On How The NAACP Islip Smithtown Honored LIAACC President Phil Andrews

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The NAACP Islip Smithtown Honors

LIAACC and The Black Men of

Eastern New York, Inc. President at

2025 Legacy Gala

New York, N.Y. – The NAACP Islip Smithtown Honors Phil Andrews, LI African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc./100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. President at 2025 Legacy Gala on January 25th, 2025 at the Melville Marriott.

New York, New York - Several hundred attendees gathered at the Melville Marriott for the NAACP Islip Smithtown Annual Legacy Awards Gala which attracted a wide cross section of diverse civic, community, non-for-profit leaders, and corporations which support the mission and goals of the NAACP. The keynote speaker and honored guest for the Legacy Gala was Roslyn M. Brock, NAACP Chairman Emeritus, National Board of Directors, and Founder and CEO of

Equity Partnership Strategies, LLC

Roselyn M. Brook empowered the attendees by providing a timely message of encouraging the attendees to work together in the spirit of unity to uplift America and to build upon the fundamental principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life work and legacy.

Baby Cafe - Jamaica

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Baby Cafe- Jamaica

Join us at our Baby Cafe dedicated to breastfeeding support and connecting with other moms. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, get advice, and build a supportive community.

Get The Scoop On The Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED Month) 2025

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Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED Month) 2025 2.0 Set for Oct. 9th, 2025 1 Day of Activities

Activities during MED Month 2025 will be a part of the chamber’s 15th 2025 activities celebrating the achievement of African American Small Business Owners in New York State

LIAACC General Meeting Special Guest Speaker from Empire State Development (LIAACC) - Jason M. Clark, Esq. Executive Vice President of Empire State Development

New York, New York – Since its inception in 2022 Minority Enterprise Development Week in New York State has continued to fuel the growth of small and midsized businesses in the State of New York. The events at last year’s MED WEEK included a Town Hall session hosted by the Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby; a panel discussion at the Hays Theatre located at Molloy University, and a Conversation with C-Suite Executives at Lorraine Gregory Communication’s Studio in Edgewood, New York.

Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby issued a proclamation from the Town of Hempstead proclaiming the month of October as Minority Enterprise Development Month at last year's event at Town Hall Pavilion.