Barbara Williams, the community advisory board chairperson for NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull, served as emcee. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
Black History Month was celebrated with community performances and tributes to those who shaped the past and continue to influence the future. It was held on the evening of February 20 in the auditorium of P.S. 250 and was hosted by U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez, NYS Senator Julia Salazar, NYS Assembly Members Maritza Davila and Stefani Zinerman, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, NYC Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Southside United HDFC–Los Sures, El Puente, and NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull.
Barbara Williams, the community advisory board chairperson for NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull, served as emcee.
Artist Dr. Lorenzo Pace came to the event to be part of the audience, but was invited to give an opening prayer. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
The festivities were opened up with prayers by Bishop Dr. Michael Clarke and artist Dr. Lorenzo Pace. Then Theda Clay led all to lift every voice and sing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.
Theda Clay leads the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
Those honored by local elected officials were: Elvena Davis, president of the 83rd Precinct Community Council; Aaron Jones, co-founder of Williamsburg Basketball League; Isis Smith, youth case manager at Southside United HDFC–Los Sures; Cordel Blair, principal of Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology; Barry Cooper, executive director of B.R.O. Experience; and Jonnel Dorris, CEO of Start Treatment and Recovery.
Elvena Davis, president, 83rd Precinct Community Council was honored by U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez who was represented by District Director Evelyn Cruz. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
Jessica Franco (far left) from NYS Senator Julia Salazar’s office recognizes Aaron Jones, Co-founder of the Williamsburg Basketball League. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
Isis Smith, youth case manager at Southside United HDFC– Los Sures was recognized by NYS Assembly Member Maritza Davila. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
NYS Assembly Member Maritza Davila also recognized New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley III. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
Angelica Colon from NYC Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez’s office recognizes Cordel Blair, principal of Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
NYS Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman recognizes Barry Cooper, founder/executive director, B.R.O Experience. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Reverend Kim Council, right, recognizes Jonnel Doris, CEO of Start Treatment and Recovery. Photo credit:St. Nicks Alliance
Performances were by the Brooklyn United Now Drumline and El Puente Dance Team.
El Puente Dance Team performs. Photo credit: St. Nicks Alliance
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