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THE FIGHT CONTINUES!

THE FIGHT CONTINUES! Puerto Rico se Levantara, Como Siempre! I was inspired by Alberto O. Cappas to pursue community activism, and I am absolutely inspired by participating in making a difference within our Latino/people of color community.  Since my renewal involvement, I have attended several meetings against gentrification in my lower west side community. I have rallied for affordable housing, tenant rights, an end to homelessness, and fighting for climate justice to save our planet from pollution and destruction. I remember January 27, 2020 very well, as it was my first protest of the year and I was very excited and not able to sleep. By 4:30 am, I was ready to go. It was a clear night. My block club vice-president was supposed to join me but did not. I picked up several youth PUSH members on my way to the meeting place. We met at School 77, everyone was there, waiting to leave for Albany to make our presence, to make noise. And by 5:50 am, we were on our way, together, in a Coach Bus. We made a pit stop in Rochester, NY, picked up more protesters there. We practiced chants, repeatedly, led by Geovanni Hernandez and Luz Velez. We arrived in Albany at 10:30 am, and everyone got off the bus, we followed one another into this giant, white building, known as the Capital building. We went through security, towards the million dollars staircase. We were all there, people from across New York State – from Buffalo, Grand Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Rochester, Syracuse, all the way from the Adirondacks, and we were demanding CLIMATE JUSTICE!  Led by our very own, community activist Luz Velez, hundreds of us sat there blocking the governor’s office main entrance, yelling, “Governor Cuomo, do your job!” Since then, I continue my community activism, I’m honored to be part of this movement, as I know that public discourse and protests, and rallies does make a big difference, and I’m very fortunate to be part of the solution, and not the problem. I’ve attended other protests this past month, lobbying for home guarantee, fighting for tenant and homeowner rights, more secure public housing, & an end to homelessness. We need to save the environment, we need to go solar, and we NEED to stop the FRACKING which is sucking the very blood out of our planet, causing destruction, pollution, and yes, earthquakes. Get involved in the right issues, help save the planet, if not for you, for our children, for our future generation. Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports THE FIGHT CONTINUES! March 25, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More PR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND February 25, 2020/No Comments PR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND Puerto Rico se Levantara, Como Siempre! As the island continues to recover from continuous earthquakes, Puerto Read More THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING, THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING – A Series January 25, 2020/No Comments THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING, THE IMMIGRANTS ARE COMING – A Series What you need to know about CARRP, a program Read More Load More End of Content.

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“IN HONOR OF ABBY” BUTTERFLY BALL: ABBY’S PROMISE

“IN HONOR OF ABBY” BUTTERFLY BALL: ABBY’S PROMISE “To honor Abby Soto, who wanted to help others, by financially assisting college-bound students; alleviating financial stress of families of pediatric cancer patients; and supporting head and neck cancer research.” Life was celebrated with joy and tenderness at The Butterfly Ball held by Abby’s Promise  in memory of the fierce and beautiful spirit of Abby Soto. I had the privilege and honor of being part of this year’s Ball and in partaking in the foundation’s mission,  “To honor Abby Soto”, who wanted to help others, by financially assisting college-bound students; alleviating financial stress of families of pediatric cancer patients; and supporting head and neck cancer research. As a member of a socially conscious and progressive community and tribe, I am very proud to have experienced the work and the commitment of Patricia Bonilla, an event planner and foundation member — working to make Abby’s promise come to life. Abby’s spirit was there smiling, walking through and embracing loved ones and friends united for cancer pediatric patients. Let me introduce you to Abby and who she was and what her spirit represented and represents today. Please take a moment, check the work being done with love, and grace through Abby’sPromise.Org. Their work is amazing, here is their touching tribute to Abby: “Our precious Abby is resting in peace. She fought cancer for nearly 1.5 years with such grace and strength, promising herself to smile every day. She never complained and was optimistic even when she knew that God had other plans. Many people don’t accomplish what she did in 18 years. She liked trying different things and she tried many different sports. She was always up for a challenge, and never allowed anyone to tell her she couldn’t do something. Abby was always independent and committed to her education. She loved writing and was so brilliant. She was very excited when she received college acceptances, four with full scholarships. ​ She was selfless, always thinking of others. Simply put, she was the perfect, purest soul, and she is already guiding us to make a difference. Abby will live forever in our hearts. I am urging our community of writers and artists to get in touch with the foundation and to make donations for their programs of books and artwork. I was very touched by the beautiful activity table at the Ball for children to express their creativity. Please support their amazing initiatives and Abby’s amazing spirit! Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are “IN HONOR OF ABBY” BUTTERFLY BALL: ABBY’S PROMISE March 21, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE February 21, 2020/No Comments ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE Un mes vino y se fue, ya vamos por Febrero del 2020. Read More LOS TRES REYES MAGOS: LLAMAN A LA ACCION CIVICO-COMUNAL January 21, 2020/No Comments LOS TRES REYES MAGOS: LLAMAN A LA ACCION CIVICO-COMUNAL Ahi vienen Los Reyes, cargados de una agenda de trabajo en Read More Load More End of Content.

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ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE

ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE Un mes vino y se fue, ya vamos por Febrero del 2020. Les escribo para motivarlos a pasar revista. Es mi deseo de que cada una de las comunidades inmigrantes y latinas radicadas en Bufffalo y las cuidades que le colindan nos reunamos y empezemos a forjar agendas colectivas. Al hacer esto nos edificamos en varios niveles: personal, familiar y comunal. El momento es ahora1 Ya basta, de que a nuestras comunidades se nos visiten solo en tiempo de contienda politica, buscando votos y despues olvidarnos. El llamado es de participacion! Participacion conjunta aqui y alla! Esta decada solo ha empezado! Un plan de trabajo en que podamos forjar agendas de accion publica desde la educacion y la participacion civico politica con el objetivo de consolidar un presente transparente y un futuro para nuestras familias. Mi llamado es de forjar alianzas de trabajo y edificacion comunal a traves Buffalo y las comunidades donde nuestros familiares viven y aportan. Empezemos por la tematica de la gobernabilidad y la representacion equitativa. Y continuo con la tematica de la seguridad de la cuidadania y en particular de la mujer, y el femicidio. Felicito a las diversas organizaciones comunales que dia a dia levantan la voz de la igualdad y por la justicia social en nombre de aquellos quienes por una u otra razon no pueden en estos momentos y por aquellos silenciados por la violencia institucional. La agenda crece y se desarrolla a paso agigantados ya que la madre naturaleza nos habla y nos dice que necesitamos trabajar juntos para aliviar tanta contaminacion ambiental y tanta desforestacion. La agenda continua y llega a las aulas donde necesitamos edificar el sistema educativo y edificar las destrezas basicas de cada nivel desde la primaria hasta nivel universitario. Una alianza que es edificante es la del arte y la educacion. Entrelazando el arte y la educacion es una manera unica de edificar a los maestros y el sistema educacional–somos las alas de la creatividad! Les insto a escribirnos y a invitarnos a sus actividades comunitarias, a sus salones de clase y a sus programas para compartir con nosotros sus desafios, logros y progreso. Las posibilidades son inmensas y amplias se que juntos podemos levantar voces y crear un presente viable y un futuro para generaciones. Ya sease una celebracion de la independencia, una junta de vecinos y/o una protesta por una que otra situacion injusta estoy aqui para apoyarlos y ser un conducto para el dialogo y el cambio. Toma un momento y escribe las metas personales a corto y a largo plazo que deseas llevar a cabo Comparte aquellas que son de edificacion comunal, crea una agenda de trabajo y de descanso tambien. Oye, platica y edifica! Estoy aqui para servirte y crecer juntos! Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are ENTRELAZANDO ALIANZAS: DESARROLLANDO AGENDAS PROGRESISTA DOMESTICAMENTE E INTERNACIONALMENTE February 21, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More LOS TRES REYES MAGOS: LLAMAN A LA ACCION CIVICO-COMUNAL January 21, 2020/No Comments LOS TRES REYES MAGOS: LLAMAN A LA ACCION CIVICO-COMUNAL Ahi vienen Los Reyes, cargados de una agenda de trabajo en Read More Victoria para todos los empresarios: LEY DE RESPONSABILIDAD FISCAL DE M.A.R.CH December 21, 2019/No Comments Victoria para todos los empresarios: LEY DE RESPONSABILIDAD FISCAL DE M.A.R.CH La nueva ley de responsabilidad fiscal, M.A.R.C.H (siglas en Read More Load More End of Content.

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