THE FIGHT CONTINUES!

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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

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“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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MARCH – MONTH OF THE WOMEN

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MARCH 8th is a global day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, worldwide. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively, everywhere. IWD is not a country, group, or organization specific.  There are more women in the boardroom, more equality in legislative rights, and an increased visibility of women as role models in every aspect of life.  The unfortunate truth is that women are still not paid equally, women are not equally present in business or politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse. Great strides have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, schoolgirls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family. Each year the world sets aside a date to recognize and inspire women and celebrate their worldwide achievements. 1909:  The first National Woman’s Day (NWD) was observed across the U.S. on 28 February. 1975: First time the United Nations celebrated International Women’s Day. 1977:   The General Assembly proclaimed United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. 1979: The Hispanic Women’s League became official in Buffalo, New York. 1996:  The UN adopted the theme “Celebrating the past, Planning for the Future”. 1997:  The second theme was “Women at the Peace table” at the United Nations. 1998:  Third theme “Women and Human Rights”. 1999:   Fourth theme was “World Free of Violence Against Women”. 2011:  The first IWD event was held exactly a hundred years ago in 1911.  In the United States, President Barack Obama proclaimed “Women’s History Month”, reflecting on how women have significantly shaped our country’s history. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched the “100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls. In the United Kingdom, celebrity activist Annie Lennox led a superb march across one of London’s bridges raising awareness. If you still do not know why women need your support: 1- The women in your life have had their herstory invalidated. 2- Women are paid $.70 to the men’s’ dollar. 3- Women’s health is not easily accessible or appropriate. 4- Violence against women is at an all-time high. “As long as women’s’ happiness is sacrificed, peace for humanity can never be realized. When women shine, they shed light upon their households, their communities and their societies. Therefore, we need to make the 21st century a Century of Women, a time when women will take center stage.” — The quote comes from “Living Buddhism.” February 2020: So, make International Women’s’ Day your day…. Make a positive difference for women…. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books & Poems Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics Sports SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO: PUERTO RICAN WOMEN AT THE OLYMPICS 2021 September 17, 2021/No Comments SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO: PUERTO RICAN WOMEN AT THE OLYMPICS 2021 (Puerto Rico first partcipated at the Olympics Games in Read More SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO August 17, 2021/No Comments It has long been known that women have taken a historic back seat in all fields.  The  lack of exposure Read More BRIEF HISTORY OF SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO July 17, 2021/No Comments BRIEF HISTORY OF SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO The Taínos who inhabited Puerto Rico before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in Read More Load More End of Content.

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