Checkout 8 Reasons Why Southeast Queens Is Becoming The Center Of Black Culture in NYC

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By Kamau Austin

With heavy gentrification taking place in both Harlem, and even Central Brooklyn, can I make the argument, almost by default, that Southeast Queens is becoming the new epicenter of Black Culture in NYC? Don't laugh I'm serious.

Queens is a very diverse borough and I respect all cultures.  However, In this article I give 8 reasons Southeast Queens is becoming like the default center of Black culture in NYC.

Although Harlem and Central Brooklyn have been traditionally considered the most celebrated and venerated areas in NYC for Black culture and even community empowerment these neighborhoods are becoming lighter in hue. Therefore, I feel Southeast Queens, is gradually becoming the default cultural center for Blacks in NYC?  It has rich cultural history and may be the last bastion of empowering Black cultural ethos in the NYC area.

Young People Looking For Employment Can Apply For The Work, Grow, and Learn Program

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The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has opened its online application for this year’s iteration of Work, Learn, Grow (WLG), the Council’s year-round youth employment initiative. 

Are You A Caretaker Of A Senior Citizen Consider Joining This JSPOA Caregiver Support Group

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Are you a caregiver for a senior loved one? Then you should be a part of JSPOA Caregiver Support Group. For additional information, or to RSVP, call (718) 657-6500 Ext/ 1554.

Jamaica Bulldogs Homecoming

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Calling all alumni of the Jamaica Bulldogs, and community members who just want to support a great organization. The Jamaica Bulldogs is celebrating homecoming this Saturday and one and all are invited to attend. Don’t miss this day of football, food and fun!

See 9 Sisters Share How Their Painful Divorce Became Their Deliverance

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Philadelphia, PA - Memoir Maven Publishing Company announced the release of its first anthology, How Divorce Became My Deliverance. The collection of stories was compiled to provide hope and inspiration to divorced and separated women. The anthology includes a foreword contributed by Andrea M. Stuckey, transformational coach and founder of Live Life Luvd, whose mission is to help women overcome the pain and transition of divorce.

"Divorce has such a negative impact on the family that many women, whether religious or not, fall victim to the stigma for years. This book gives them permission to release the shame and build a better life," Ms. Stuckey stated. Compiled by the publisher, the women were all strangers, yet their stories held a common thread. of strength, endurance and hope.

Listen To This Free Creative Children's Audio E-Book Revealing Important African Contributions To History

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Nationwide - In anticipation of the fourth book from the Demarcus Jones series, CJK Publishing is offering their first audio book, Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar, to the public for free.

Layered with stories of ancient African civilizations and diaspora world contributions, this book series delivers the rich history that helps youth understand the plight of the African diaspora in today’s social climate. The free audio book is the first offer amongst many as the publishing company begins their 21 day countdown to the release of Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar IV. The book is scheduled to be released October 26, 2017.

Get Certified As A IT Security Specialist

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This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux, and who wants to further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.