diversity & inclusion
UPDATE Dinowitz Reads to Children, Attends Anti-Hate Photo Exhibit at Hostos Community College
City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), a Democrat who represents much of the northwest Bronx, spent the morning of March 4 reading to children at the Hostos Children’s Center at Hostos Community College in Mott Haven, and later attending the College’s newly opened anti-hate photo exhibit series at Hostos Research Center.
Garifuna Heritage Celebrated at Bronx Borough Hall
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined author José Francisco Aviles and The Garifuna Coalition, USA, Inc. for an evening celebrating Garifuna culture, tradition, and music in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall on Thursday, March 7. The colorful celebration included performances of traditional folk dances and songs.
Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects
Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $18,171,279 in federal funding for community projects across New York’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, March 21. The funding, which his office said was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and enhancing educational opportunities for constituents.
Jazz Fellowship Applications Open for Black Women or Black Non-Binary Jazz Musicians at BKCM
Applications are now open for the next round of the Jazz Leaders Fellowship at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM), a 126-year-old nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the educational and therapeutic powers of music. Applications must be submitted by May 15 and the winners will be announced in June.
Schools Chancellor Speaks on Disqualifications in PSAL Class 4A Boys Varsity Basketball Championship
Applications Open for Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeships
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Tile, Marble and Terrazzo BAC, Local Union #7 of New York & New Jersey will conduct a recruitment from April 15 through Oct. 25 for five tile setter apprentices; five terrazzo worker apprentices; and five marble, carver, cutter and setter apprentices, NYC New York State Department of Labor announced on Friday, March 15.
With PBS Funding Cut from House Spending Bill, Gillibrand Pushes for $575M to Fund Public Broadcasting
Applications Remain Open for the City’s Summer Rising Program Among Others
Applications remain open to apply for the City’s Summer Rising program, as well as a number of other programs. Commissioner Manuel Castro of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and Commissioner Keith S Howard of NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) are encouraging applications to various summer programs from the City’s youth such as the Summer Youth Employment Program, Summer Rising and Saturday Night Lights, along with adult literacy programs.